Our Vision

Ana Appel Education Consulting is dedicated to serving the needs of our clients in a variety of projects across the United States and internationally. We strive to provide quality professional developments and custom packages for schools, networks, private companies, and more.

Combined, we have over fifty years of education experience. We use a variety of education theories in order to provide you with an individualized experience. Whether you are a leader in public education or are building a phone app, we believe there is a child who can benefit from your work and we are here to support you today.

Ana Appel

Founder and Lead Consultant

About

Ana Appel has been working professionally in education since she graduated from college. She has an undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College where she concentrated on Psychology. She has a master’s degree from Bank Street College where she studied early childhood general and special education. She completed theses in children’s literature for both degrees and deeply studied how students learn, curriculum, child development, and special education.

After many wonderful years teaching general and special education, she took on academic coaching. She coached a team of kindergarten teachers to academic success while simultaneously launching a literacy program across multiple schools. Ana then spent four years writing and implementing K-8 science curriculum across nine schools.

Ana loves children’s literature, inquiry based science, child development, and supporting teacher development. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS). Ana is excited to spread her knowledge and skills while working with many schools across the state of New York and the rest of the country.

conferences, articles, and publications

Ana Appel has presented at many local, regional, and national conferences on topics for science education. She has also been featured in interviews for NSTA Reports. You can see her soon at the National Science Teachers Association conference in St. Louis.

Karen Appel Drazin

Consultant

About

Karen Appel Drazin is a Chicago based consultant who has been in the field of education for over thirty years. She has taught in South America, New York, and Chicago. She holds an undergraduate education degree from Syracuse University, a master’s degree in early childhood general and special education from Northeastern Illinois University, and an Ed.D in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazerene University.

Karen taught preschool through elementary school and in multiple languages throughout her career. She spent fifteen years as an early childhood school director at NAEYC accredited schools. She is now an adjunct professor in the education programs at Northeastern Illinois University and Olivet Nazerene University. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and available to provide professional development in both languages. She presents frequently on the topics of school leadership and teacher retention. Karen also specializes in NAEYC accreditation and early childhood education.

Eve Rybnick

Part-Time Consultant

About

Eve Rybnick is a New York based educator who currently teaches performing arts full-time in Brooklyn. She has an undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College where she concentrated on theater and psychology. She has a master’s degree in elementary education from Relay University in New Jersey. After college, she worked professionally in theater. She is a part of the New York storytelling community. You can frequently see her performing at the Moth and other shows around the city.

After working in theater, Eve found her passion in education. Eve has worked as a classroom teacher and a performing arts specialist across New Jersey and New York. Her consulting specialties include performing arts, specials programs, and creating joy in the classroom. She is only available after school hours and on weekends.