June 2024We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ashley Williams as our new Executive Director! Over the last 15 years, Dr. Williams has worked in teaching and leadership capacities across K-12 charter, independent, and early childhood settings. From 2020 to 2023, she served as Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s Deputy Director of Family & Community Engagement, managing our Family Services team across our seven centers. Dr. Williams is passionate about providing opportunity and access to young children and their families. Her educational philosophy resonates deeply with BKS’ mission to nurture young learners and diligently work in partnership with families to ensure children reach their highest potential.
Dec 2023Open with Dr. Bob Lee features BKS Board Member, Caliz Diaz, and Executive Director, Mel Jackman as they discuss BKS’ creative curriculum rooted in STEAM learning, our Music & Movement Program, our Fran Bernstein Sensory Gym, and the 2023 Yuletide Ball.
Nov 2023BK Reader features BKS parent, Nandy del Castillo, and Executive Director, Mel Jackman, to discuss the innovative BKS Parent Workshop series: From Employee to Entrepreneur: Starting Your Own Business.
March 2023Open with Dr. Bob Lee features BKS Board Member, Caliz Diaz, and Executive Director, Mel Jackman, to discuss the work BKS does to support our littlest learners.
Dec 2022NY1’s Inside City Hall interviews BKS Executive Director, Mel Jackman, on the Yuletide Ball, the Sensory Gym, and early childhood education WATCH
Oct 2022Brooklyn Paper & BK Reader commemorate the BKS launch of the ground-breaking Fran Bernstein Sensory Gym
March 2022News 12 The Bronx features Executive Director, Mel Jackman, to discuss high quality education in underserved communities and dismantling stereotypes WATCH
Dec 2021101st Yuletide Ball Highlights
Sept 2021City & State New York interviews Mel Jackman as BKS welcomes students back to school after weathering the pandemic
Aug 2021Power of Two’s Executive Director, Erasma Beras-Monticciolo, and Mel Jackman discuss early childhood education, Mel’s trajectory and inspirations, and more WATCH
Jan 2021Brooklyn Eagle commemorates the Yuletide Ball at 100 years
Sept 2020Brooklyn Eagle features BKS’ appointment of Mel Jackman
PRESS RELEASEBKS appoints Melisha Jackman as Executive Director
Explore more news & press in our archive, featuring selected Newsletters, Annual Reports, Yuletide Journals, and press before 2020.
