Bio: Casey Gallagher is a dedicated art educator, committed to fostering a classroom environment which emphasizes material exploration and values themes of creative expression and global citizenship. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology and spending years in the world of corporate finance, she returned to her passion for the arts and completed a Masters Degree in Art & Art Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been a public school art educator for over eight years and currently teaches in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Casey resides in Clinton Corners, NY with her menagerie of three cats and a dogs: Loki, Max, Jack, and Oscar.
Teaching Philosophy: Every child deserves access to a thorough and diverse art education. Art making is a cognitive process and a fundamental aspect of one’s comprehensive knowledge base. Art experiences provide students with opportunities to not only investigate and problem solve, but also build their cultural knowledge and awareness. I aim to provide a space where students can explore the intersections of ideas, materials, and self-expression.
Artist Statement: I believe art is a crucial element of addressing modern human culture. Most ideas cannot be expressed with only words or actions; rather they require color, space, and tangible materials. I use these tools and materials to explore the tension that exists between the emotional and mechanical aspects of the human experience.