Our People

 Alamander staff are talented and passionate teachers, artists and parents who are committed to progressive, child-led education. We believe in kids and we put that belief at the center of everything we do.   

Sasha Siegelbaum,

Director and Co-Owner

Sasha has worked as a progressive educator for 14 years and believes strongly in the importance of a democratic classroom for all young people.  Sasha graduated from Barnard College with a BA in Art and Art History and from Bank Street College of Education with a MS in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. She has been a teacher in several schools around the city and the Assistant Director of Brooklyn Free School. She loves to draw, collage and invent new toys for her children, Milo and Iris. 

Abby Wambaugh,

Consultant and Co-Owner

Abby is a comedian, writer and improviser. She has worked with kids for 14 years as a camp counselor, administrator, and teacher at Brooklyn Free School. Abby graduated from Long Island University with a BA in Humor and Social Change. She lives in Copenhagen with her family and can be found preforming stand up and hosting events all over town. Abby likes to write stories, build dollhouses, and play dragons with her kids, Ginny and Sof.