Project Description
Jessica Saratovsky, Fellow
P.S. 770 New American Academy
Brooklyn, NY
Jessica Saratovsky is currently in her 10th year as principal at P.S. 770-The New American Academy in Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Saratovsky received her B.A. in English from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She started her teaching career in 2003 in District 9 in the Bronx at P.S. 170 where she taught for four years. She then went to teach for five years at P.S. 33 in District 2 in Manhattan. During this time, she received her M.S. in Literacy from Hunter College and her Masters in Education in School Leadership through the Summer Principals Academy at Columbia University. In 2012, she started teaching at P.S. 770 and was promoted to principal in September of 2013. While principal at P.S. 770, the school has been awarded a Respect for All School for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years and an insideschool.org staff pick. She is proud that P.S. 770 is a diverse elementary school that prioritizes social emotional learning, courageous conversations around race and equity in the classroom, and social justice. While not being a principal, Ms. Saratovsky spends time with her husband, Mike, two children, Kaylie and Ryan, and two dogs, Lana and Sanders. Ms. Saratovsky is a die-hard NY Mets fan, loves to travel, and spends her summers on the beach where she lives in Rockaway, NY.
Jamie Ganzhorn, Ally
Assistant Principal
P.S. 770 New American Academy
Brooklyn, NY
Jamie Ganzhorn started her educational career as a NYC Teaching Fellow in the Bronx in 2003 and was immediately excited about the positive impact she could have on children’s lives. After 3 years, she broadened her personal and professional experiences by teaching abroad in China, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates for seven years. When she returned to New York, Ms. Ganzhorn worked with Uncommon Schools in Brownsville, where she supported both students and teachers as a Grade Team Instructional Leader. In 2017, Ms. Ganzhorn began teaching at PS 770, which quickly became the best professional and personal match of her teaching career. This year Ms. Ganzhorn is excited to continue supporting students, staff, and families as PS 770’s founding Assistant Principal. Ms. Ganzhorn lives in Prospect Park South with her husband Greg and her twin boys, Aaron and Connor. She enjoys running, baking and family time outdoors.