Hello everyone! My name is Reyhaneh Gheydi. I’m a graduate student in the Museum Education program at City College of New York. I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. Art therapy is one of my life’s passions. Since I remember as a child, I was naturally drawn to activities that could improve the physical […]
Hello Everyone! I’m Jenn Reinhart a Graphic Designer and an Art Educator based in Brooklyn, NY. I completed my BFA in Graphic Design at Marywood University and I am currently pursuing my Masters degree in Art Education at City College. Growing up in a Military family exposed me to so many unique parts of the […]
“My journey to ‘being’ has been ongoing; and, consistent reflection and critique…has been necessary and vital in my eventual ‘be’-coming an effective teacher and critical multicultural pedagogue” (Acuff, 2018, p. 37). I’ve carried a notebook with me since fall of 2013—my study abroad semester in undergrad. It was originally a sketchbook with the intention of […]
Hi Everyone! My name is Suzy Mena. I was born and raised in New York. I love it here! I am a visual arts teacher, currently teaching middle school and one high school class in the Bronx. I really enjoy teaching art, it is so important, especially during these current times and social emotional learning. […]
Hello everyone! My name is JulieAnn Caputo. I am an artist, paraprofessional, and soon-to-be Art Educator from the South Bronx. My preferred medium is acrylic on canvas. Most of my work is an expression of my identity and my overall experiences as a biracial individual. Throughout my youth, I had the opportunity to witness the […]
Hello Everyone! My name is Saadiq Alli – I am a teaching artist living in (on) Long Island. Below is a little bit about my art practice and thesis topic. Most of my work is a mixture of drawing from life, and drawing from imagination. What I see and draw from life heavily enforces my […]
Hello! I’m Gayle Ulrich. I am a designer, educator, friend, collector, aunt, crafter, reuse enthusiast, and home-cook. My work shifts between graphic, exhibition, and experiential design. I work with museums, schools, and nonprofits to build exhibitions, enhance learning spaces, and design learning tools. You can see my work at gayleulrich.com. I am interested in the […]
Hello! I’m Jes Sweat, an artist and art educator based in Brooklyn. I have two cats named Lucy and Lima who are almost two years old. I am originally from rural California, but I’ve been in NYC for eight years. I’m a big fan of CUNY schools–I did my undergrad at the Hunter BFA program, […]
Hello! I’m Ana Guraieb, an artist and soon-to-be art educator. It’s been six years since Ifinally decided to embark on the adventure of leaving my country to pursue an artseducation in the United States, and it has been an unforgettable journey! Forward to thepresent, my main goal is to become an arts educator in New […]
Connor Fellowships are awarded to current grad students seeking to make a positive impact on the Art Ed Department here at City College, and on the larger citywide art education community! This post is part of a series introducing Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Connor Fellows. Meet Mariah Smith, who is supporting the department (and […]