Katlyn Rapini

Katlyn Rapini is a graduate student at Teachers College, pursuing a certification in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and Teaching Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6). She has a background in arts education and aims to integrate the arts into her teaching to foster creative thinking and curiosity.

Katlyn holds a Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Drama at Ithaca College and pursued an Executive Certificate in Financial Success for Nonprofits at Cornell University.

Katlyn has a diverse professional background with roles at esteemed organizations such as Community Impact at Columbia University, Lincoln Center Education, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Roundabout Theatre Company, among others. Her experience spans education, operations, development, hospitality, production, and counseling roles.

Her passion for arts education and dedication to supporting the arts as a learning tool shine through her various roles in arts organizations and educational institutions. Katlyn Rapini's transition to a career in classroom education reflects her commitment to enriching students' learning experiences through creative expression and arts integration.