Phoebe Gilpin
About Phoebe Gilpin
Phoebe Gilpin serves as the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2019. She has a diverse background in education, including previous roles in school leadership and professional learning.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Phoebe Gilpin has served as the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning at Sesame Workshop since 2019. In this role, she oversees educational initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing learning experiences for children. Her work focuses on integrating innovative teaching strategies and resources to support early childhood education. Based in New York, NY, she has contributed to Sesame Workshop's mission of using media to educate and inspire young learners.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Sesame Workshop, Phoebe Gilpin held several positions in the education sector. She worked as a Teacher Leader at Oakland Unified School District from 2012 to 2016, where she played a key role in supporting teachers and improving student outcomes at Bret Harte Middle School. Following this, she served as the Associate Director of Professional Learning at Literacy Trust from 2017 to 2019, focusing on professional development for educators in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Credentials
Phoebe Gilpin earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from Hunter College, completing her studies from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2011 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz, which she completed from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in teaching and learning.