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
John has been teaching drama at Bank Street for eons. Before his long stint at Bank Street, John had a job driving the Zamboni at the Rockefeller Center skating rink. Naturally, after years of being at Bank Street, John says, “Bank Street feels like home.” Educational Background Fordham University The Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting
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 Banks Street in 2016. Susie’s hope is to help grow the next generations of humans who will be changemakers, co-conspirators and […]
Angie (she/her) empowers children’s voice and choice through the creation of a respectful and connected community in which all children and families see themselves reflected in the classroom and curriculum. Angie has taught 3/4s through 5/6s in the School for Children since 2015, and as a head teacher at other schools since 2004. Angie has […]
Emily Linsay has been a School for Children faculty member since 1995. She is proud of the fact that she once set out to bike across the USA and nearly made it! Emily is inspired daily by the children, families, faculty and staff at Bank Street. Find out more about Emily by reading her blog […]
Chaylor has taught at Bank Street since 2016. If you talk to Chaylor, you will quickly see that she not only loves teaching, she also has a passion for fashion, and if teaching had not worked out, she would have become a stylist. She is excited to be at Bank Street “because it’s a place […]
José Guzmán joined Bank Street in 2003. He worked as a Child Life Specialist and as a middle school math/science teacher prior to working at Bank Street. He thinks that what makes Bank Street Special is our commitment to the emergent and the way in which we navigate the meaning making process for students. Jose spends […]