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Danielle

Overview​

Danielle is Remy Janco's fiancée, mentioned during Gary's conversation with Remy on May 18, 2025. She currently works as a nurse at NYU Hospital but previously worked as a teacher at a Jewish school. She comes from a Brooklyn-based Jewish family with strong ties to Israel (her mother, brother, and sister live there). Danielle appears to be a potential candidate for employment at Alpha Schools, given her background in both education and healthcare, though she wasn't present at the meeting where this was discussed.

Background & Professional Details​

  • Currently works as a nurse at NYU Hospital
  • Previously worked as a teacher at a Jewish school (kindergarten to second grade)
  • Graduate of a Yeshiva (Jewish school)
  • Fluent in Hebrew
  • Earning approximately $130,000 in her current role
  • Has family members (mother, brother, sister) living in Israel
  • Originally from Brooklyn

Professional Focus​

  • Nursing at NYU Hospital
  • Previous experience in early childhood education (kindergarten to second grade)
  • Appears to have transitioned from education to healthcare
  • Gary expressed interest in possibly connecting her with Alpha Schools positions

Connection to Gary​

  • Not directly connected, only mentioned by her fiancé Remy
  • Potential candidate for Alpha Schools given her teaching background
  • Gary showed interest in possibly recruiting her for the K-5 Alpha School launching in New York

Personal Insights​

  • Engaged to Remy Janco
  • From a "really amazing Jewish family, a really big family" according to Remy
  • Comes from a more observant Jewish background than Remy (attended Yeshiva, speaks fluent Hebrew)
  • Less enthusiastic than Remy about leaving New York City
  • Has strong family connections to Israel
  • Appears to have changed careers from teaching to nursing
  • According to Remy, she shares his desire to raise children with Jewish education
  • Remy indicated she "doesn't love the hours" at her nursing job

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Possible role at Alpha Schools New York (K-5) given her teaching background
  • Could provide insights on both education and healthcare perspectives
  • Potential bridge between Alpha Schools and the Jewish community in New York
  • Might offer valuable perspective on early childhood education approaches

Key Quotes (Mentioned by Remy)​

"She's a nurse at NYU. She grew up in Brooklyn. She comes from a really amazing Jewish family, a really big family."

"We had so much in common just from a family perspective."

"She's awesome. We have a really fun time together."

"Danielle is a great partner. She supports me in all what I want to do work-wise. She never gives me a hard time."

"As long as I make enough quality time for her, she doesn't care. Some days I don't come home. I'll stay at the office really late. She's very understanding."

"Her mom, brother, and sister all live there [Israel]."

"She was a teacher at a Jewish school in, like, probably, like, kindergarten, second grade."

"She makes somewhere around $130, I think."

"She hates to jog."

Interactions​

  • No direct interactions with Gary yet
  • Mentioned extensively during Gary's conversation with Remy on May 18, 2025

Next Steps​

  • Consider reaching out through Remy to discuss Alpha Schools opportunities
  • Learn more about her specific experience teaching at Jewish schools
  • Explore whether she'd be interested in returning to education in an innovative setting
  • Determine if she might be interested in the K-5 Alpha School opening in New York
  • Find out more about her reasons for transitioning from education to healthcare
  • Possibly arrange a meeting to discuss educational philosophy and approaches

Transcripts​

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| 2025-11-07-gary-mckenna-mental-health-concern-life-updates | 2025-11-07 | Mental Health Concern, Life Transitions, and Protective Care |