Dean, Graduate School of Education

Bank Street has appointed Dr. Suzanne McCotter as the next Dean of the Graduate School of Education, effective July 1, 2025. This appointment follows a national search led by our team in close collaboration with a broad cross-section of the Bank Street community. 

Dr. McCotter brings extensive experience as a leader, educator, and advocate for equity and student-centered learning. Most recently serving as Interim Provost at the College of New Jersey (TCNJ), she has led major initiatives to diversify the teacher workforce, expand access for first-generation students, and address pandemic-related learning gaps. Her career spans roles across K-12 and higher education, including as a middle school teacher, school of education dean, and academic leader at Montclair State University. 

Dr. McCotter’s connection to Bank Street runs deep: her father taught at the School for Children, and she grew up immersed in its progressive values. She returns to Bank Street with a deep personal connection to its mission and passion for collaborative, community-driven change. 

McCotter holds a PhD in Middle School Education from the University of Georgia and a Master of Library Science from Rutgers University. 

For more information about Dr. Suzanne McCotter, please visit the press release.

Katie Rockman led this search with Annah Wells and Maria Connor.