Norma Degante and Kayonn Cleopatra Tanique McKoy-Clue were both working as lead teachers when they enrolled in Bank Street’s Early Childhood General Education Advanced Standing Program (ECASP), and both graduated […]
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Category: Student & Alumni Profile
Career Search & Services
Meet Three Literacy Alumni Who Followed Their Calling to Bank Street
“The question isn’t ‘What is the best reading program?’ The question is ‘How does reading work, and how will it work for this child?’” Marylen Townley Massen has been asking […]
If you are looking to transition into a new role or want to hone the skills you already use as a teacher, we encourage you to learn more about Bank […]
Admissions
Consider Teaching—Meet Five Career Changers and Attend Our April 20 Virtual Information Session
Thinking about changing careers to become a teacher? Your skills—from careers in corporate management, finance, counseling, writing, science, non-profit leadership, publishing, architecture, the arts, and beyond—can seamlessly transfer into teaching. […]
Student & Alumni Profile
Announcement: We Have a New Dean!
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Suzanne McCotter as the new Dean of Bank Street Graduate School of Education. She will start in July 2025. Dr. McCotter brings extensive leadership […]
Student & Alumni Profile
From a Teacher Resident’s Perspective: Finding Fulfillment Through Bank Street’s Teacher Residency Program
After working in technology within the financial industry and raising a family, Cara-Lynn O’Brien was ready to pursue a fulfilling career. She is now a graduate of Bank Street’s Childhood […]
Student & Alumni Profile
Finding My Place at Bank Street
It took me 16 years to navigate towards the courage to embark on the journey of pursuing a master’s degree in progressive leadership at Bank Street Graduate School of Education. […]
Student & Alumni Profile
Learning in Lockdown: Introducing Molly, Current Student
We’d like to introduce you to Molly Koltys, a current Bank Street graduate student in our Early Childhood General and Special Education Program. Molly began her Bank Street journey in […]
Early Childhood Education
Meet the Second Cohort of the Early Childhood Urban Education Initiative!
Although Bronx Cohort 1 graduated over a month ago (my goodness how time flies) and we’re still reeling from the heady whirlwind of it all, I have yet to introduce […]
Student & Alumni Profile
Alumni Interview: Elana Steltzer
I caught up with Bank Street alumna Elana Steltzer on the phone during snowstorm Pax two weeks ago. Elana has had a range of experiences in the world of teaching […]