Priya Sitaraman (she/her/hers) is the Upper School Division Head. Previously a 10/11s teacher for seven years, Priya has been deeply involved in the Upper School student experience during her tenure at the School for Children, facilitating affinity groups, coaching sports teams, editing the student-run newspaper, and more. She considers herself a lifelong learner and is […]
Margaret (She/Her/Hers) has been teaching at Bank Street School for Children since 2002. She lives in Brooklyn and absolutely loves it. About Bank Street, Margaret says, “I am excited to be at Bank Street because I get to be a part of the amazing learning that happens in classrooms.” Educational Background Swarthmore College, BA, English […]
Annie (She/Her) has taught art at Bank Street since 2016. About teaching at Bank Street, Annie says, “I am excited to be at Bank Street because I get to explore ideas with students through art-making! Educational Background Eugene Lang College, BA, Film, and Video Brooklyn College, MA, Art Education
Gabby (She/Her/Hers) has been at Bank Street since 2015. An ardent fan of winter and snow, Gabby is honored to be welcomed into the lives of so many children and to witness and support their growth over the years! Educational Background McGill University, BA, Psychology Long Island University, MA, PhD, Clinical Psychology
Efrain has been teaching physical education at Bank Street School for Children since 2014. Efrain is proud of the fact that the first time he ever played golf, he hit a hole in one. However, he has not hit one since. Efrain is excited to see children gain a lifelong love for play, sports and […]
Shuber Naranjo has been teaching at the School for Children since 2007. Full of energy, it is not surprising that Shuber is an avid collector of action figures. He says that Bank Street is a great place for learning! Educational Background Hunter College Hunter Graduate School, MA, Elementary Education with a Bilingual extension
Elizabeth Jarvis (she/her/hers) is the Lower School & Middle School Assistant Division Head and can be found in any Lower School Classroom or in her office. She has worked with preschool to high-school-aged children and their families and is the mother of a fourteen-year-old son. These roles, as well as her family background, have led […]
Candice (she/her/hers) began teaching at Bank Street in 2017 as the wood shop teacher. Candice made her way to teaching through her decade-long experience as a fine furniture maker. She feels deeply connected to student life at Bank Street, from visiting and introducing woodshop to the lower school on the second floor, to teaching 6/7s […]
Melanie Bryon (She/Her/Hers) joined the School for Children faculty in 2017 as a Lower School Learning Specialist and has since become an integral member of the Bank Street community. She currently serves as the Interim Dean of Children’s Programs and Head of School for the 2025–26 academic year. Melanie brings more than 25 years of […]
Maria Richa has been teaching at the School for Children since 1998. She lives in Astoria, Queens! Maria loves Bank Street because it continues to grow and learn each day and so does she. Educational Background Columbus College of Art and Design, BFA Columbia University, Teachers College, MA