OUR TEAM
Dedicated to Helping Children Become Lifelong Creative Learners
Sandy Willens
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
"Being around artists reminds me that creativity comes in many forms."
"Being around artists reminds me that creativity comes in many forms."
Lara Bruce
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
"You can use art to make people feel seen, loved, connected, and full of hope."
"You can use art to make people feel seen, loved, connected, and full of hope."
Christina Laybon
STUDIO DIRECTOR
"Creativity Takes Courage." - Henri Matisse
"Creativity Takes Courage." - Henri Matisse
Haru Hui
DIRECTOR OF TEACHER TRAINING / DESIGN SPECIALIST
"I am an art teacher. Of course I keep every artwork that my students make me!"
"I am an art teacher. Of course I keep every artwork that my students make me!"
Joseph Brown
LEAD TEACHER
"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel."
"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel."
Sarah Pucci
LEAD TEACHER
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso
YaVanna Cole
LEAD TEACHER
"Every artist was first an amateur" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Every artist was first an amateur" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Kristin Sung
LEAD TEACHER
"I believe that every artist succeeds, the moment they try."
"I believe that every artist succeeds, the moment they try."
Rachel Berkowitz
LEAD TEACHER
"Art is the key that unlocks everyday magic."
"Art is the key that unlocks everyday magic."
Amy Baum
FULFILLMENT LEADER
Take your time while doing art. There's no brush. (It's a pun!)"
Lisa Willens
STUDIO ASSISTANT
"Artists keep the world spinning!"
Jordan Walker
STUDIO ASSISTANT
The act of creating something is always more important than the result!
Bodie
THE ART BOX ACADEMY MASCOT
"Woof Woof!"
"Woof Woof!"