School for Children 5 - Bank Street School for Children

Angie Pflanz

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

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 Johnson

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 Guzman

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 […]

Becky Eisenberg

Becky (She/Her/Hers) has taught at the School for Children since 2007. Becky is a lifelong learner who is committed to the social justice work we do at Bank Street. She is passionate about teaching reading, writing, and social studies, and one of her favorite things is to match a reader with just the right book. […]

Matt Borgmeyer

Matt Borgmeyer (He/Him/His) is the Coding, Engineer and Design Thinking Teacher and STEAM Lab Manager at the School for Children. He is excited to further develop student skills in computational thinking, fabrication, collaboration, and problem solving. Supporting student-directed projects is a particular passion. Previous to working at Bank Street, Matt worked as a database designer, […]

Elsie Gutierrez

Elsie Gutierrez

Elsie has worked at Bank Street since 2000. She describes herself as a Karaoke Queen! What Elsie likes most about being at Bank Street is seeing all the cute and sweet kids grow into TEENAGERS! Educational Background Hunter College, BA, English Contact egutierrez@bankstreet.edu 212-875-4433

Tal Aronson

A member of the physical education department, Tal (She/Her) started teaching movement at Bank Street in 2016. An accomplished dancer, Tal is proud of her ability to do “The Worm.” She says, “Bank Street is a place where children can explore, create, and be curious, and I am inspired here every day.” Educational Background Ryerson […]

Jessica Anzelone

Jessica Anzelone

Jessica started working at the Bank Street School for Children as a 3/4s teacher in 2007, going on to join the admissions team as an interviewer, then Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid, and most recently the Director of Admissions and Enrollment. Jessica is thrilled to be part of such an incredible […]

Kecia Isles

Kecia has been working at Bank Street School for Children since 2001. When Kecia is not at Bank Street, she enjoys dancing, movies, and relaxing with family and friends. About Bank Street, Kecia says, “I love watching the children and seeing how they grow from one stage to another.” Educational Background Hunter College, BS, Sociology