Alberta Conteh is the director of Bank Street Head Start at the Bank Street Graduate College of Education. Conteh was born and raised in New York City. She has experience as an early childhood teacher and social worker, having worked in early childcare administration in various parts of the city, including Harlem and Washington Heights, where she was raised. Conteh obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at City University of New York’s City College of New York, focusing on childhood education. She also holds a master’s of social work from Fordham University and a master’s degree in educational administration from The City College of New York. Conteh enjoys spending time with her family and listening to books.