Kathleen A. Christie, Arts in Education Director

Kathleen A. Christie, joined BAC in November 2006. She earned her M.S. in Social Work at Columbia University and is a licensed clinical social worker (LSCW). She has more than l4 years of professional experience in the education field. Prior to formally joining BAC, she taught elementary and middle school students, and also worked with the criminal justice and social welfare systems of NYC, most significantly with women, children and adolescents. She has worked extensively with the NYC public schools and has particular expertise in working with challenging educational situations. In addition to BAC, Ms. Christie currently consults for educational institutions, such as Harlem Children’s Zone and Story Pirates, and as a therapist in private practice. She has also taught photography and ceramics, is in multiple book clubs, she frequents museums and galleries, and can be found pushing shutter buttons on occasion.