Give your kids the ‘edge up’
We’re all about giving kids the superpower of confidence, presentation finesse, and public speaking prowess for an unbeatable edge in life.
Join us and let’s conquer this stage together!
Classes Offered
Winter/Fall Session begins January 27, 2025. Classes are offered in-studio at AndCo. (201 Montgomery Street) and in partnerships with schools like Stevens Coop, Waterfront Montessori, Waldo School, Hamilton Montessori, and PS16
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Junior Orators
Boost those confidence muscles by speaking in front of tiny and not-so-tiny audiences, and have fun along the way. We will arm you with secret tools to conquer those pesky nerves!
Ages 5-7
45 minutes -
Emerging Orators
Add body language, the use of gestures and a little bit of drama to engage audiences with your speech wile refining diction and practicing a range of voice articulation
Ages 6-9
45 minutes -
Junior Debate
Learn the art of crafting compelling arguments, using facts but also humor, storytelling, and a touch of drama to sway their audience.
Ages 8-11
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Intermediate Debate
Refining speech, mastering proactive research, and adopting a more assertive stance in debate opposition.
Ages 9-14
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Unlocking AI
Coming soon at a School near you!
Introduce kids to the amazing world of AI, exploring its tools and revealing its limits. This course is all about supercharging our young thinkers to tackle AI with critical smarts and the art of working smarter, not just harder!
Ages 8+
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Design Fundamentals
Coming soon at a School near you!
Uncover the magic behind creating eye-catching layouts, making words dance with readability, and crafting designs that practically high-five you for being so user-friendly!
Ages 9+
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Empowering Voices
Coming soon at a School near you!
Learn to write for influence and action. Find your inner advocate and activistn and find a voice that uffects change and demands attention.
Ages 8+
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Personal Branding
Coming soon at a School near you!
Find and define your personal brand: everything from your visual identity to your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Students will leave the course more confident of their path forward.
Ages 9+
60 minutes | laptop provided
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Meet Bani
Bani, a New York City native, has lived in Jersey City since 2009, raising her 11-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. With a Master’s in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, she has excelled as a product designer, educator, and people manager. Her career spans diverse corporate environments, including Amazon, MealPal, and mid-sized firms, managing 260+ client teams and leading product teams of 19+ contributors.
Bani has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at New York Tech and a Lead Instructor at Flatiron School and General Assembly. Her passion lies in empowering the next generation, evidenced by her project "Edge Up," which she has dedicated 2.5 years to developing. "Edge Up" focuses on teaching soft and hard skills to young individuals, preparing them for future success.
Bani Phul-Anand
Product Designer + Curriculum