Amanda Anderson graduated from New York University’s College of Arts and Sciences with a degree in art history and studio art. She accepted the position as head art teacher at the Children’s Garden Studio soon after and was excited to learn that she was able to combine her two passions: children and art. Amanda believes that children of any age can and should be exposed to both the processes of studio art as well as art history. She teaches her art classes as a complete sensory and intellectual experience that is as much guided by the instructor as it is by the students, always focusing on the important fact that art is fun!

Narges Anvar is an artist, art educator and graphic designer. Upon completion of her Master’s Degree in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design, Narges has been a freelance designer and has worked with well-known companies such as Disney and Mattel. Parallel to her design career, Narges holds a teaching certificate and has been teaching drawing, painting, sculpting, and graphic design to students, ranging from the age of two to ninety-five. Narges has taught professionally at several schools including The United Nations International School, Heschel, Parsons, & Children’s Garden Studio.

Narges’ experience in ballet throughout her youth inspired her to start a ballet class for her daughter Maya and her friends!

Music Teacher:

 Angélica Negrón is a composer and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Puerto Rico. She received an early education in piano and violin at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. Her music has been performed by the NYU Percussion Ensemble, Astoria Symphony Orchestra, TRANSIT ensemble, NYU Symphony Orchestra and the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and she has written music for documentaries, films, theater and modern dance.  Angélica is a founding member of the electro-acoustic pop outfit Balún where she sings and plays the accordion and violin.  She also holds a master’s degree in music composition from NYU. Angélica is currently part of the Teaching Artists Collaborative from The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall and a member of ASCAP, the American Music Center and New York Women Composers.