Jennifer Grasso Moise

Visual Arts Educator 

Brentwood Middle School 

Alum

BFA, MFA, NYS Licensed and Certified Visual Arts Educator 

NYSATA- ED&I Committee Chair

NYSATA- Vice Chair, Region 10 Suffolk County

PAC PEACE Project-partnership with USDOE & ESBOCES

Owner- Kids Creations Arts & Crafts LLC, JGM Photography 

Member- LILTA, Multicultural Council of NY, SCALA, NAEA, LIAA, AOEU

My philosophy as an art educator and advocate for the arts over the last 20yrs speaks to a holistic approach to education, promoting a journey of self-discovery and skill development. I allow space for students to naturally evolve both as artists and as individuals without the illusive notion of societal perfectionism. I work to understand my students and encourage playful and engaging environments that are brave and powerful. I encourage students to take risks, explore ideas, make mistakes, experiment with unconventional materials, and promote the courage to just create. 

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.

Jenn is the chair of NYSATA's ED&I committee and Vice Chair for NYSATA Region 10. Jenn appreciates her 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 and looks forward to year two. 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.

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