Danni Bellando

Visual Arts Teacher

Danni is an Educator and Visual Artist from Long Island, NY. She holds a B.S. in Visual Arts Education as well as a B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from SUNY New Paltz. Danni has taught within NY Public schools, and has been an Educator at cultural and community institutions including the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Wassaic Project, FABNYC, and Hootenanny Art Annex. Her teaching practice focuses on art as a tool to connect students to their inner selves, each other, our communities, and the world!

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As an IB diploma recipient, Danni has a first hand understanding of the IB program, and remains influenced by her own experience as an IB student. She is excited to continue using inquiry and creativity to influence learners in a thought provoking and meaningful way.

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In her free time, Danni loves to tend to her vegetable garden, play board games, experiment with new cooking recipes, and spend time with people she loves. She is looking forward to the school year and all of the opportunities for learning that will come with it!