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 (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. […]
Allison Draizin has been teaching Spanish at the School for Children since 2012. Prior to Bank Street, Allison taught grades K-12 Spanish, ESL in Spain, and an evidence-based SEL program to children and families in the five boroughs. About Bank Street, Allison says, “As a parent and teacher at Bank Street, I appreciate how our […]
Noelle has worked as the Feelings Teacher in the Lower School since 2017. Prior to this, Noelle worked in the Bank Street Graduate School with ERP as a mental health consultant since 2008. Noelle loves working in the Bank Street School for Children community because it feels like a real community, filled with laughter, problem-solving, […]
Greg David (He/Him/His), 10/11s Head Teacher, started teaching in the School for Children in 2010. While he once ran marathons, he now does a lot of yoga. Greg loves the joy and passion within the Bank Street teaching and learning community. Educational Background University of Pennsylvania, BA, English and Economics New York University, MA, English […]
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 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
Inge Bader has been teaching music at the School for Children since 2012. About Bank Street, Inge says, “I’m surrounded by teachers who care deeply about the children and their learning experience, and children who are fun, creative and love to learn. Educational Background B.M. Peabody Conservatory, Piano Performance M.M. The Juilliard School, Piano Performance […]
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 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 Interim Director of Admissions and Enrollment. Jessica is thrilled to be part of such an […]