Jo (She/Her) has taught Humanities at Bank Street School for Children since 2009. She has also competed in the LA Marathon! About Bank Street, Jo says, “Every day I get energized and inspired by the students and the relevant and engaging curriculum that I teach.” Educational Background Emory University, BA, Political Science Columbia University Graduate […]
Joanna has taught and worked in the administration at Bank Street School for Children since 2003. Texas-born and bred, Joanna grew up playing tag… with her horse. At Bank Street, she loves learning more every day with her students and colleagues. Educational Background Emerson College, BS, Performing Arts Bank Street Graduate School of Education, MA, […]
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 […]
Niki (She/Her/Hers) joined the School for Children faculty in 2015. Niki has visited more than 150 schools on four continents! About Bank Street, Niki says, “Getting to be with young people and watching them think, learn and play makes me happy to come to work.” Niki identifies as an Indian cis woman. As a not-so-new immigrant, a member […]
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 […]