One of our own, Jennifer Grasso-Moise, is the ED&I Committee Chair.
Jenn Grasso-Moise is a middle school art teacher in the Brentwood Union Free School District. She seeks opportunities for her students to engage in the arts, helping them find their voice and share their vision. She encourages them to showcase their work through contests, galleries, and local community events. Additionally, she runs the NJAHS club after school, further encouraging her students' artistic development and community involvement. Jenn loves to travel and explore the world, bringing a multicultural perspective back to her classroom. She shares her experiences with her students, enriching their understanding of diverse cultures through art.
Recently, Jenn was appointed chair of NYSATA's ED&I committee and elected Vice Chair for NYSATA Region 10. She looks forward to contributing to these important committees and playing a more integral role in fostering positive change and awareness that reaches beyond the arts education community. Additionally, Jenn is involved in the 2024-2025 PEACE Project, which focuses on education, arts, and community empowerment. As a passionate advocate for the arts in education, she actively pursues professional development by attending workshops and conferences. Jenn aims to learn as much as possible to inspire future generations with her commitment and enthusiasm for the arts.
Jenn is also an active member of MCCNY (Multicultural Council of New York) https://www.multiccny.org/ and LILTA (Long Islond Latino Teachers Association https://lilta.org/.
Thank you 😊 🙏🏼