Nuestros profesores
Nuestros talleres de escritura creativa son impartidos por un grupo estelar de profesores que van desde poetas para ilustradores, cineastas, novelistas, artistas, diseñadores de ropa y comediantes — ¡muchos de los cuales ostentan varios de estos títulos!
Por encima de todo, son profesionales con experiencia en el aula. Los profesores de Uptown Stories escriben excelentes planes de estudio, son dinámicos y atractivos en el aula, pueden adaptar sus lecciones a diferentes grupos de edad y habilidades y, lo que es más importante, son apasionada sobre el oficio y el arte de escribir.
Para colmo, la mayoría de nuestros artistas docentes son residentes del Alto Manhattan. ¡Descubre más sobre los fantásticos profesores de Uptown Stories a continuación!
Daemond Arrindell is a multi-genre writer, filmmaker, educator, and performer interested in found poems, visual poetics, persona, experimentation and exploring what legacy means.
His work has appeared in City Arts, Specter, Crosscut, Poetry NorthWest, Seattle Review of Books and The Pitkin Review.
In a previous life I was a life guard at Jones Beach!
An NYC native, dedicated to supporting students and families, Hanin has been a School Counselor for 8 years. She has a graduate degree in School Counseling from NYU and a bachelors in Psychology from Lehman College.
Hanin loves to see students exposed to various modes of art and self expression, and how they become confident using them to explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas through the process.
I have very flexible fingers and love watching historical documentaries!
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Profesora y comprometida ilustradora de libros infantiles y artista de fibra, Cozbi se graduó de la Escuela de Diseño Parsons y se formó como directora de arte.
Con numerosos títulos ilustrados, Cozbi escribió e ilustró Mi cabello es un jardín y Mamá y yo. Ha saltado a la fama por su hondureña muñecas.
Cozbi también es una reconocida diseñadora de ropa y confeccionadora de colchas. ¡Sus muñecas hechas a mano han aparecido en The Oprah Winfrey Show!
Gal Cohen is an artist and educator based in Washington Heights, NYC. Her work explores the intersections of memory, identity, and place, often drawing on personal narrative and urban environments.
As an educator, she is committed to creating inclusive, imaginative learning spaces where students of all ages can experiment, reflect, and grow.
I am an art and urban tour guide, leading urbanic tours at the High Line, and gallery tours in Chelsea. Also, my studio space is in the Cornerstone Center, right above Uptown Stories!
Escritora y madre local, Shamie ha sido educadora en escuelas independientes de Nueva York durante cinco años y ha enseñado talleres de escritura creativa durante una década.
Shamie publicó varios artículos sobre perspectiva social para la revista Circle y actualmente está trabajando en una colección de historias para niños con sede en Nueva York.
Apasionada por la enseñanza y la escritura, se esfuerza por fomentar la creatividad innata y mejorar las habilidades de los niños para dar vida a ideas imaginativas.
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Stacy comparte su experiencia en escritura creativa y teatro musical con niños de todas las edades, basándose en su experiencia como intérprete y autora publicada.
Con un amplio catálogo de obras de teatro, musicales y libros infantiles galardonados como Oportunidad de volar, es aclamada por su Campamento Rolling Hills serie.
Stacy también escribió Hanazuki, una serie de libros basada en la serie de YouTube de Hasbro, ¡y puedes verla corriendo por Washington Heights con sus hijos gemelos!
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Assal es cineasta, intérprete, escritora y profesora en la Academia de Cine de Nueva York, y comparte sus vastas habilidades y experiencias con nuestros jóvenes artistas.
Sus películas aparecen en festivales internacionales, dirige vídeos musicales y es cofundadora Festival Bienal de Cine Every Woman, y cocreado Crisis del bigote en Irán.
Cuando no está escribiendo, enseñando, leyendo o preparándose para una sesión fotográfica, Assal pasa tiempo de calidad con su esposo, sus caracoles y peces de colores.
Gina Goico is a multidisciplinary artist, educator and PhD candidate in Performing and Media Arts at Cornell University. They hold an Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts and Illustration from Altos de Chavon, a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Parsons The New School for Design, and a Master’s Degree in Arts Politics from NYU.
Gina's work examines the construction of Dominican identity, gender and rebellions in the Dominican Republic and its NYC diaspora.
I love climbing trees and dancing. I also play some bass guitar!
Over the past 5 years Cassidy has worked with students of all ages with a focus on creative expression and social-emotional learning.
Cassidy finds inspiration in her work when she watches students engage in the creative process and can be there as a support on their journeys.
Cassidy has been to the midnight release of every Hunger Games movie.
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After earning her MFA in writing for young adults from The New School, Molly has taught creative writing at schools across NYC, including NYU, Fordham, FIT, and SVA.
Molly is the author of young adult novels "Epically Earnest" and "Thanks for Listening" (named a Kirkus Best YA books of '24), as well as picture book "I Have Seven Dogs". Her play "The Patron Saint of Other Women" won the Georgia College Arts and Letters Drama Prize in 2021.
My middle school superlative was most likely to save the turtles!
Ally is an emerging educator, writer, actor with a background in comedy. What they find most interesting about storytelling is the dance between expanding a world and keeping it focused.
Currently they are venturing into playwriting, having written full-length play "Nothing Nothing It's Nothing" through the Voices of America Writers Workshop. As an actor Allyson recently guest starred opposite Rachel Weisz in "Dead Ringers" on Amazon Prime!
Ally played a bad guy on TV, has three cats, and is good at basketball (minus the stamina part).
Miss es una autora e ilustradora publicada de célebres novelas gráficas y cómics. Se especializa en la enseñanza de la escritura e ilustración de cómics.
Sus novelas gráficas como Henni y Escapar de «Special» han figurado en las listas de libros más importantes, The New Yorker's Daily Shouts, y han sido nominados a premios.
Soy el creador/escritor de la serie de ciencia ficción de Z2 Comics LA DULZURA
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Jane, poeta, artista de performance y educadora, publica trabajos de estudiantes y enseña escritura, literatura e interpretación en todos los grupos de edad.
El libro de poesía Names publicado por Jane forma parte de la galardonada serie ABC Chapbook. Uno de sus poemas ha sido nominado al premio Pushcart.
Jane lidera la banda The Icebergs y formó parte de Sister Spit, ¡la famosa compañía de poesía femenina de la costa oeste!
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La experta en educación Njoli es profesora de pedagogía y facilitadora de programas con una pasión por involucrar a la comunidad en el proceso de descubrimiento.
Como escritor independiente, Njoli utiliza su dedicación a las prácticas restaurativas para generar obras intencionadamente introspectivas y conectivamente introspectivas.
Activista, orador público, artista marcial y explorador, Njoli integra a la perfección su amor por la aventura en su visión de la vida y el trabajo.
Tess Michaelson es escritora, artista interdisciplinaria y educadora con una maestría en escritura de no ficción de la Universidad de Columbia.
Los artículos de Tess han sido publicados por The Chicago Review, la revista independiente en línea The Rumpus, The Brooklyn Rail y más.
Tess escribe sobre danza, libros e ideas.
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B. Sharise es poeta, autora de cuentos cortos y editora de poesía en la revista literaria Fiyah, presentadora de «Moore Books con B. Sharise» en YouTube, y educador.
Sus obras han aparecido en varias antologías y revistas, incluyendo For Harriet, Chosen Realities: Summer 2020 y Fiyah Literary Magazine.
B. Sharise publicado recientemente Conjurando mundos: un libro de texto afrofuturista para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria!
Alessandra is a Cuban-American actor, deviser, storyteller and teaching artist. She has a BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Devised Physical Theatre.
Alessandra enjoys connecting with students using all forms of storytelling to help them discover their own voice. She believes deeply in the power of storytelling to teach social-emotional learning.
I love reading fantasy books, dancing (especially salsa!), and getting to know people by reading their astrology charts to discover what the stars have in store for them!
Joel is an educator who is passionate about helping kids find their voices through creative expression.
He has experience working in education and community programs that inspire confidence and curiosity. He is excited to continue this work with Uptown Stories at Amistad Dual Language School.
I have watched every Marvel movie, I love storytelling in all forms (video games, movies, and books), and I am always up for a riddle or puzzle game.
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Máx. Mimi es educadora en Washington Heights. Durante los últimos cuatro años, han enseñado inglés en escuelas secundarias en escuelas independientes y organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Filadelfia y Nueva York.
Máx. Mimi escribió para GLSEN sobre el apoyo a los educadores negros, queer, trans y transgénero, y contribuyó a La guía indispensable para la investigación de pregrado.
Máx. La pedagogía, la investigación y la facilitación de Mimi enfatizan la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y la pertenencia de los estudiantes y profesores subrepresentados.
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Noelle es vocalista, compositora, productora, compositora y educadora. Enseña música en programas comunitarios y escuelas de Nueva York y Nueva Orleans.
Noelle ha escrito y producido 3 álbumes de estudio, realizó giras nacionales y actuó en lugares y festivales aclamados.
Noelle ha estudiado con los ganadores del Premio Pulitzer Du Yun y Joel Those. ¡Nació y se crió en Nueva York en nuestro vecindario, Washington Heights!
Kai Naima Williams is a multidisciplinary writer, performing artist, and educator. She is passionate about telling stories across different mediums - from the page to the stage and on screen.
The author of two poetry chapbooks and children's picture book "The Bridges Yuri Built," Kai's work has been honored by the Asian American Arts Alliance, the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival and the NYT.
I am fascinated by fortune-telling and enjoy giving my friends I Ching readings!
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You can create a story from scratch, explore a cultural children's story that has been shared with you, or dive into a timeless fairy tale, transforming it into a fascinating page-turner that's all your own.
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Not only does this workshop make you a better writer, but when you understand the process, it makes you appreciate your favorite writers even more. Don’t leave us on the edge of our seats — register now for this workshop!