Monica Snavely

Monica Snavely has been an educator of the humanities for the past 20 years. She has taught in a variety of settings including public schools, private institutions, as well as recreational programs.

The Hudson School, NYC Public Schools, The Brooklyn Waldorf School, Rachel Simmon’s Girls Leadership, Brazelton Touchpoints, The University of New Mexico, Drama Kids International and Girl Scouts are just a few of the organizations she has worked.

Her passion for guiding youth through their developmental milestones is made possible by incorporating performing arts, writing, and nature-oriented projects into a curriculum.

Monica enjoys the seasonal journey around the sun with her husband and six year old son. In her free time she likes to write, hike, and bake.

Past Courses Taught:

Language Arts 4-8th, Philosophy of Aesthetics, Creative Movement & Dance, Drama, Dance & Theatre History, Ancient Civilization History, European Medieval History, U.S. History & Geography, New York History & Geography, Botany, and Zoology

Education:

M.A., Theatre and Dance Education & Outreach, University of New Mexico

B.A., Theatre Arts, Virginia Tech.

Memberships:

Academy of Teachers Fellow since 2020

National Dance Education Organization since 2009