JODI COHEN

Jodi was born in Singapore and grew up on Long Island. She received her Bachelor’s

degree from Union College, majoring in Psychology and graduating magna cum laude.

She then attended New York University, graduating with a master’s degree in

Occupational Therapy. Jodi has a passion for working with children. She has been

working with children since high school, when she volunteered in a local pre-school and

worked each summer as a camp counselor. She began working as an Occupational

Therapist in 2002 at a private school in Manhattan called the Cooke Center for Learning

and Development, working with children ages 5 to 11. She joined the New York City

Department of Education in September 2006 where she began working as an

Occupational Therapist at two elementary schools (PS 15 and PS 64) and also at the

Tompkins Square Middle School on the Lower East Side. In September 2007, she

started at PS 59 in Midtown Manhattan and spent six years there working with children

in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. In her spare time, Jodi enjoys biking,

traveling and spending time with her family. Jodi enjoys working with everyone in the PS

527 community, including the teachers, administrators, related service providers,

parents and students. Jodi loves the sense of community and the inclusive environment

that allows for successful learning among all types of learners at PS 527.