Andrew Shainker

Andrew Shainker

Andrew Shainker Distance Learning Teacher, Virtual Program Teacher   “The community, the open mindedness and most importantly the students are what I love about working with Banyan.” Andrew obtained his BA in Journalism & Mass Communications from...

Courtney Cakouros

Courtney Cakouros Courtney has taught both ESL and English Language Arts in international schools both in Asia and the United States. She has a Master’s degree in Secondary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in English. She loves reading, writing, traveling, learning...
Daniel Cyckowski

Daniel Cyckowski

Daniel Cyckowski     Distance Learning Teacher Daniel is a professional educator and self-identified lifelong learner. He has taught history and English as a second language in the New Jersey public school system and is currently a technology coach,...

Katie Holten

Katie Holten     Distance Learning Teacher Katie specializes in environmental education and educational technology for grades K-12. She has taught in a K-4 elementary setting for 13 years in her home state of Minnesota and tutors Chinese EL students online....
Lauren Estella

Lauren Estella

Lauren Estella Distance Learning Teacher   Lauren graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and French. As an undergraduate student, she taught ESL at the USC International Academy and Lycée...