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 Associate 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 son. These roles, as well as her family background, have led to her commitment to […]
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 Dean of Children’s Programs and Head of School. Melanie brings more than 25 years of experience in education, including 14 years […]
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
Evi has been part of the Bank Street Community since she was 4 years old when she started as a School for Children student. As a current teacher, she has been at Bank Street for 12 years. She enjoys so much at Bank Street, but what stands out right now is the joy she feels […]
Susie Rios is a multiracial woman, Bronxite, mother, wife, educator, friend, lover of Hip Hop and joy filled human. She has been in the field of education for over 20 years and came to Bank Street in 2016. Susie’s hope is to help grow the next generations of humans who will be changemakers, co-conspirators and […]