About Jean

Hello! My name is Jean, and I am an experienced arts educator with a passion for nurturing creativity and fostering holistic development in children. With over a decade of experience in various educational settings, including homes, schools, and museums, I specialize in early childhood arts education (K-3). During the academic year, I serve as a visual arts teaching artist in elementary schools, where I engage young minds through immersive artistic experiences. Additionally, I am a Teach with GIVE trainer, empowering educators with inclusive arts education models to create enriching academic environments for students of all learning abilities. My approach to childcare centers play- and arts-based activities as powerful tools for fostering literacy, social, and emotional development. I hold a BA in Studio Arts and Art History (double major) from Bard College and an MA in Modern and Contemporary Art: Critical and Curatorial Studies from Columbia University.