Izaak Orlansky

Chief of Staff, Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality at NYC Department of Education

Izaak Orlansky is a prominent education attorney and former Chief of Staff for the Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality at the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE). He held this position from October 2012 until July 2021, where he was instrumental in managing policies and programs aimed at enhancing access to high-quality educators in the nation's largest school district.1 2

Educational Background

Orlansky earned his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School in 2021, where he served as the Associate Managing Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review. He also holds a Master's degree in Teaching from Fordham University Graduate School of Education (2010) and a Bachelor's degree with Honors from Wesleyan University (2008).1 2

Professional Experience

Before his tenure at NYC DOE, Izaak began his career as a middle school teacher in The Bronx, New York, teaching fifth and sixth-grade English language arts and social studies. His legal practice focuses on K-12 law, covering areas such as labor and employment issues, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and investigations related to harassment and discrimination. He continues to advise school districts on various policy matters.1 3

Current Role

Currently, Izaak Orlansky is a staff attorney at Bricker Graydon, where he continues to engage with educational law and policy.2 4 His extensive experience in both teaching and legal aspects of education positions him as a significant figure in advocating for effective educational policies.