Catherine Cook
Ma'ayan Eckstein is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and museum education. Currently serving as a 4th grade teacher at Catherine Cook since August 2017, Ma'ayan previously taught 3rd and 5th grades at Bronx Community Charter School from August 2013 to July 2017. Ma'ayan's experience also includes working as a museum educator at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, where interactive tours facilitated connections to immigrant history for school groups and visitors. Additional roles include teaching 7th grade at Temple Shaaray Tefila, where Holocaust education and social action were emphasized, and developing critical thinking skills in various student teaching positions. Ma'ayan holds a Master's degree in Museum and Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Central Florida.
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Catherine Cook
Mission Statement Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade. Educational Philosophy The power of our student-centered approach lies in the purposeful combination of innovation and inquiry-based experiences designed by talented educators within a nurturing and supportive community. Vision Catherine Cook School is building an inclusive learning community, where evidence-based practices, innovative learning design, and strong relationships are at the heart of educational excellence. Our learners are challenged to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow, work, and contribute meaningfully at school and beyond.