Kate Greenberg is a bridge builder because she can help students go through embarrassing moments in our lives. Kate is a puberty teacher who makes learning about stuff we go through in our lives actually fun. Without Kate for a puberty teacher we would not understand the changes that are happening in our bodies during puberty. Kate comes into the classroom and has these tiny mood switching octopuses which can make us laugh in awkward moments. Kate is so good that if you ask her embarrassing questions, she will just answer the question like it's a regular occasion and she always makes you feel comfortable. Kate is a bridge builder for us as we go through puberty.

5th Grader - Battery Park City School

2026 Common Circles Nomination Essay

 

​​Our teachers were singing your praises at a meeting today; thank you for all you do. You're an incredible educator and I'm so glad you're able to work with our students.

Principal 

Hunter College Elementary School

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We just wanted to say how awesome today's lesson was! The fifth graders were so engaged and interested. The language you used and the content you provided was so inclusive, like explaining what intersex means, that someone of any gender can be attracted to someone of any gender, and that not everyone experiences romantic attraction in their life. We are eager for lesson 2 and so are the students!​

5th grade team

P.S. 267

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I wanted to reach out and just share how much I appreciate the way you cover your content. On a personal note, I was petrified growing up to come out as gay because I was convinced that meant I couldn't have a family. Hearing you share that anyone can have a family was really special. I wish I had had the opportunity to hear that. 

5th grade teacher

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We have absolutely loved having you. You bring such a light to the room. A real comforting, welcoming and open spirit- and kindness that is so important. Thank you again!

5th grade teacher

Nest+m

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Thank you, as always, for answering the [kids' questions] with honesty, kindness, and gentleness in a way that really helps 5th graders learn about these important topics. I am consistently in awe of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

5th grade teacher

Battery Park City School

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I want to say thank you so much for working with my class these past few weeks. I was impressed with their questions and it's obvious you made them feel comfortable enough to ask. 

5th grade teacher

P.S. 40

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I just wanted to say how great I thought the puberty program was. The information was so clear. I feel like these kids will feel so much more comfortable about their bodies as they go through puberty. Thanks again.

5th grade teacher

P.S. 3

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Thank you for doing an amazing job with the 5th grade! Your professionalism and rapport with the children is truly remarkable.

5th grade team

Hunter College Elementary School

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Thank you for your informative and important health class series. Our students quickly recognize you as a caring educator whom they trust with deeply personal questions.

5th grade teacher

Spruce Street School

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It was a pleasure working with you. You are super clear and kind, and working with you was amazing!

Staff/Spanish translator

P.S. 340

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You've done an amazing job putting together a structured program where you build trust and inform students in a way that is so accepting and not intimidating. Thank you!

Parent

P.S. 89​

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You are so good at w​hat you do; patient, present and engaging. Thank you for a very informative and sensitive presentation.

Parent

Lower Lab School

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I attended the workshop for parents you gave at our school, and I wanted to tell you that the language you provided us with when talking to our second grader about sex, how babies are made (we'd never discussed it), etc. gave me the push I needed to finally start having conversations with him about these tough topics. Your workshop was so helpful, and gave me the language and info I needed most. Thank you!

Parent

The Peck Slip School

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Thank you so much Kate. Your presentation was so helpful and amazing. As a Mom of 5 with a 5th grader, I have so many more of these conversations to go. It was so helpful to know the language and information that my daughter is being exposed to.

Parent

P.S. 6

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Thank you for your beautiful intentional inclusivity.

Parent​

Battery Park City School

 

Thank you for your honest, straight-forward approach. I appreciate you so much.

Parent

Battery Park City School