The heartbeat of our school
The Bronx Arts teacher is called to serve, and answers that call each day in the classroom and beyond. They understand the particular challenges our students face, and are deeply committed to working with students and their families to ensure each child is equipped with the skills and tools needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
They inspire, lead, and nurture — every child, every day.
In the classroom
Teachers and staff at Bronx Arts are valued, empowered and supported in an environment that encourages professional and personal growth in the classroom and beyond.
- Nearly 70% of Bronx Arts teachers hold master’s degrees.
- Each classroom in grades K-5 is staffed with two dedicated educators, with one classroom per grade using an integrated co-teaching model with a general education teacher and special education teacher.
- Grades 6-8 have dedicated grade-level teachers as well as integrated co-teaching classes with special education teachers.
- All grades receive arts instruction from teaching artists in dance, theater, music and visual arts.
- Our student and family support staff includes guidance counselors, social workers and a family liaison.
Our Teachers as Artists
100% of our arts teachers are performers, practitioners, or working professionals in their respective fields of music, theater, dance, or visual arts.
Our Arts Teachers:
Have studied at The Juilliard School, The Florence Academy of Art (Italy), Berklee College of Music…
…and performed or directed around the U.S. and world from New York to Los Angeles, London to Texas, on stages including Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Lincoln Center…
…with artists like Lizzo, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Wynton Marsalis, Jack Black, Josh Groban, The Count Basie Orchestra, Hector Tricoche, Sterling K. Brown, Josh Lawrence, Ben Wolfe, John Clayton, Randy Brecker, Viti Ruiz, David Bisbal, Eguie Cas, and Trillo….
…and with The Cleveland Ballet, The Dance Theater of Harlem, Cleveland Contemporary Dance, Sesame Street Live, Black Nativity, Dancing Wheels, Deeply Rooted Dance, and Positone Records…
…and have showcased their artwork in Italy, New York, Los Angeles, Maine and London.
