10 Notable alumni of Bank Street College of Education
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Bank Street College of Education is ranked #3,443 in the world and #905 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 10 notable alumni from Bank Street College of Education sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Bank Street College of Education won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Shael Polakow-Suransky
1972-. (aged 54)
teacher
Shael Polakow-Suransky is the president of the Bank Street College of Education. Previously, he was the New York City Department of Education Chief Academic Officer and Senior Deputy Chancellor.
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2. Claudine K. Brown
1949-2016 (aged 67)
curator
lawyer
educator
Claudine K. Brown was an American museum director and educator and nonprofit executive. She was best known for her work at the Smithsonian Institution, where she was Director of Education, responsible for directing its work to help educate K-12 students. She was also a specialist in African-American history.
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3. Dorothy Stoneman
1942-. (aged 84)
educator
Dorothy Stoneman is the founder and former CEO of YouthBuild USA, Inc. and former chairman of the YouthBuild Coalition, with over 1,000 member organizations in 45 states, Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands. She has been widely recognized for her contributions to the civil rights movements, poverty elimination efforts, and the emergence of the youth development field in the United...
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4. Margaret Wise Brown
1910-1952 (aged 42)
writer
children's writer
Margaret Wise Brown was an American writer of children's books, including Goodnight Moon (1947) and The Runaway Bunny (1942), both illustrated by Clement Hurd. She has been called "the laureate of the nursery" for her achievements. Besides her real name, she also used the noms-de-plume Golden MacDonald for Doubleday and Company, Timothy Hay for Harper & Brothers and Juniper Sage...
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5. Adam Gidwitz
1982-. (aged 44)
writer
children's writer
Adam Gidwitz is an American author of children's books, best known for A Tale Dark and Grimm (2010), In a Glass Grimmly (2012), and The Grimm Conclusion (2013). He received a 2017 Newbery Honor for The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog (2016). In 2021, his book A Tale Dark and Grimm was adapted into...
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6. Robie Harris
1940-2024 (aged 84)
writer
children's writer
Robie H. Harris was an American author. She wrote more than 30 children's books, including the frequently challenged It's Perfectly Normal (1994) and It's So Amazing (1999).
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7. Zohran Mamdani
1991-. (aged 35)
social activist
housing counselor
rapper
politician
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an American politician who has served as the 112th mayor of New York City since January 2026. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani served from 2021 to 2025 as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 36th district, representing Astoria, Queens.
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8. Ally Sheedy
1962-. (aged 64)
actor
television actor
writer
film actor
dancer
Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy is an American actress. She made her feature film debut in Bad Boys (1983) and came to prominence as a member of the Brat Pack with roles in Oxford Blues (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), St. Elmo's Fire (1985), and Blue City (1986). She received three Saturn Award nominations for Best Actress for her performances in WarGames...
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9. Angelica Page
1964-. (aged 62)
stage actor
film director
television actor
actor
film actor
Angelica Page is an American actress, director, producer and screenwriter. She is the only daughter of the actors Rip Torn and Geraldine Page. Credited as Angelica Torn in her early career, she legally and professionally changed her name to Angelica Page in September 2011.
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10. Lucy Wainwright Roche
1981-. (aged 45)
singer
songwriter
Lucy Wainwright Roche is an American singer-songwriter. Preceded by two EPs, 8 Songs and 8 More, Roche released her debut album, Lucy in October 2010. In 2013, she starred as Jeri in the Stuff You Should Know television show.
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