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BRANDI NORTON

Rhinebeck,NY

Summary

I am a former early childhood education teacher with eight years of experience at progressive private schools in New York City and a former post-modern dancer. I am the Curator of Public Programs at Bard Center for Indigenous Studies where I develop a network of public programs that center Indigenous artists, educators, activists and knowledge bearers to expand and highlight Indigenous presence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Curator of Public Programs

Bard Center For Indigenous Studies
11.2022 - Current
  • Works with Director to develop a network of programming that expands offerings of Native and Indigenous public programming that centers Indigenous artists, educators, activists and knowledge bearers
  • Collaborates with departments across Bard College network, and Hudson Valley Institutions to deepen offerings of Indigenous experts
  • Forecasts budgets and schedules for the Center for Indigenous Studies
  • Develops educational programs for various age groups, promoting Indigenous art appreciation within the community

Director of Education and Development

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Developed, implemented and oversaw all aspects of Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive summer program, and community education programming with Kaatsbaan Artistic Director and Chief Executive and Artistic Officer (CEAO)
  • Managed Education manager, Kaatsbaan Resident Assistants and Head RA's
  • Developed safety plan and worked with New York State Department of Health to be in compliance with all health and safety mandates
  • Communicated with health departments, caterers, faculty, students and parents
  • Organized organizational giving plans and strategies with CEAO, and oversaw memberships, individual donors, state, federal and foundational giving.

Lead Teacher, First Grade

BLUE SCHOOL
09.2016 - 06.2019

Associate Teacher, Kindergarten

THE SPENCE SCHOOL
09.2015 - 06.2016

Teacher, 3-5's Class

WASHINGTON MARKET SCHOOL
09.2011 - 06.2015

Movement and Choreographer Teacher

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS- ETW
01.2011 - 05.2011

Associate Teacher, 3-5's Class

WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
12.2009 - 06.2010

Teacher, dancer

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY
01.2001 - Current
  • Traveled internationally teaching the repertory and technique of Trisha Brown.
  • Teaches Trisha Brown repertory nationally and internationally on behalf of the Trisha Brown Dance Company

Movement Teacher

STELLA ADLER SCHOOL OF ACTING
01.2007 - 01.2008

Cohorts and Committees

Diversity Work
09.2015 - Current
  • Racial Equity And Anti-Racism Cohort

Participated in nine sessions guided by Arts Mid-Hudson, in an invitation-only cohort that explored and developed action plans to implement positive change in arts organizations. November 2021-May 2022

  • Blue School Diversity Committee, Member

Worked to implement a school-wide AIM survey, to help my workplace understand its strengths and challenges with regards to inclusivity and an environment that is diverse and living its mission to reflect multiple perspectives

  • Race Institute with Ali Michael, August 2018
  • Courageous Conversations About Race with Glenn Singleton September 2015

Education

M.S.Ed., Early Childhood General Education - Early Childhood General Education

BANK STREET GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
New York, New York
05.2015

Approach To Education -

INTERNATIONAL STUDY GROUP: THE REGGIO EMILIA
Reggio Emilia, Italy
05.2014

American Montessori Society Credential - Montessori Teacher Education

WEST SIDE MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
New York, New York
05.2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Dance

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL
New York, New York
05.1996

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Office Management
  • Public Engagement
  • Educational Programming
  • Fundraising Abilities
  • Written Communication
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Leadership Experience

OTHERSHORE, Performer/Co-Founder, October 2008-April 2013, Oversaw all organizational functions, including fundraising, planning, operations, finance and marketing for a repertory dance company that was the first ensemble to be supported from development to presentation by the Baryshnikov Arts Center, Managed choreographers, visual and sound artists, lighting and costume designers, stage managers and performers to create critically acclaimed original works

Timeline

Curator of Public Programs

Bard Center For Indigenous Studies
11.2022 - Current

Director of Education and Development

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
01.2020 - 10.2022

Lead Teacher, First Grade

BLUE SCHOOL
09.2016 - 06.2019

Cohorts and Committees

Diversity Work
09.2015 - Current

Associate Teacher, Kindergarten

THE SPENCE SCHOOL
09.2015 - 06.2016

Teacher, 3-5's Class

WASHINGTON MARKET SCHOOL
09.2011 - 06.2015

Movement and Choreographer Teacher

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS- ETW
01.2011 - 05.2011

Associate Teacher, 3-5's Class

WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
12.2009 - 06.2010

Movement Teacher

STELLA ADLER SCHOOL OF ACTING
01.2007 - 01.2008

Teacher, dancer

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY
01.2001 - Current

M.S.Ed., Early Childhood General Education - Early Childhood General Education

BANK STREET GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Approach To Education -

INTERNATIONAL STUDY GROUP: THE REGGIO EMILIA

American Montessori Society Credential - Montessori Teacher Education

WEST SIDE MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Dance

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL
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