School District Partnerships

Our Current Partners

Syracuse City School District & SCSD’s Expeditionary Learning Middle School (ELMS)

Positivity Project

Redhouse is a proud partner of the Positivity Project, an organization that empowers America’s youth to build strong relationships and understand, appreciate, and exemplify the character strengths in us all. All Redhouse educational programming, in tandem with these initiatives, strive to arm our students with a deeper understanding of character and an #OtherPeopleMatter Mindset so that, together, we will create citizens and leaders who will enhance our communities and country.

Redhouse’s School District Partnerships provide unique and artistic educational experiences that stimulate imagination, encourage critical thinking, and promote inclusivity. By reinforcing common core curriculum, promoting social/emotional learning, and developing the culturally responsive classroom, this partnership fosters the further development of a positive school community.

Our Education Team and Fellows

Education Team

Marguerite Mitchell, Director of Education

Whittney Reed, Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Timothy Carter, Education Associate

Margot Reed, Curriculum Associate

Frazer School

Frazer School – Elementary and Middle School Level:

The program at the elementary level of Frazer School provides unique and artistic enrichment experiences that reinforce common core curriculum, stimulate imagination, encourage critical thinking, and promote inclusivity. By promoting social/emotional learning, this partnership fosters the further development of a positive school community. Each student is given the opportunity to study in the areas of drama, dance, music, and visual arts.

The program at the Middle level engages students in arts-based curriculum that has practical application, advancing their skill sets, opening their eyes to various vocational opportunities in the field of arts, and assisting their development toward career goals.

Magdalyn Donnelly (Building Lead)

Steven Williams (Assistant Building Lead and Student Coach)

Cynthia Reid (Visual Arts Instructor)

Adora Smith (Drama Instructor)

Gretchen Martino (Music and Movement Instructor)

Timothy Kirkland (Music Industry Instructor)

Jessica McCutcheon (Fashion Design Instructor)

Lakesha Green (Drama Instructor)

Alice Olom (Dance Instructor)

Seymour Elementary

Seymour Elementary Duel Language Academy
The program at Seymour Elementary Dual Language Academy provides unique and artistic enrichment experiences that support the school’s mission of dual-language programming. Redhouse dual-language teaching fellows focus on developing the culturally responsive classroom through the arts. Students in grades 2-5 are given the opportunity to choose their unit(s) of study after going through an introductory, exploratory unit at the beginning of the school year.

Mike Spadaro (Building Lead)

Carlos Manuel Garcia Soto (Music Instructor)

Kassandra Melendez-Ramirez (Visual Arts Instructor)

Marisa Valent (Drama Instructor)

Coyseana Howard (Dance Instructor)

Van Duyn Elementary

Van Duyn Elementary:
The program at the elementary level of Van Duyn School provides unique and artistic enrichment experiences that reinforce common core curriculum, stimulate imagination, encourage critical thinking, and promote inclusivity. By promoting social/emotional learning, this partnership fosters the further development of a positive school community. Students in grades 2-5 are given the opportunity to choose their unit(s) of study after going through an introductory, exploratory unit at the beginning of the school year.

Danya Eades (Building Lead)

Jared Dewberry (Drama Instructor)

Ashley Cappelli (Dance and Visual Arts Instructor)

Rob McCall (Music Instructor)

Delaware Elementary

Delaware Elementary:
This year the Drama class will be presenting Aladdin, Jr. (Dual Language)! Stay tuned for more information on how you can support their show!

Maxwell Smith (Building Coordinator)

Kea Allis (Drama Instructor)

Christopher Cresswell (Music Industry Instructor)

Mary Clare (Visual Arts and Journalism Instructor)

Aisha Haskins (Dance Instructor)

Tyre Outerbridge (Drumming Instructor)

Expeditionary Learning Middle School (ELMS)

ELMS:
This year the Costume Design and Set Design classes will be assisting Clary Middle School to put on Alice in Wonderland Junior this spring! Stay tuned for more information on how you can support their show!

Stephen Collie (Drumming Instructor)

Joe Grosvent (Rock Camp Instructor)

Carleena Manzi (Set Design and Costume Instructor)

Chelsea Lembo (Curriculum Coach)

Melanie Harrison, NYU Steinhardt student and past Redhouse Fellow.,

My two years as a teaching fellow at the Redhouse Arts Center have been completely invaluable to my personal, artistic, and professional development…After school, Redhouse’s MainStage and LAB space became playgrounds for all of my artistic interests; I had opportunities to perform, conduct dramaturgical research, and develop my playwriting. The teaching fellowship dynamically embraces all aspects of teaching artistry and has inspired me to continue on this career path."
John Grimsley, Middle School Music Teacher and past Redhouse Fellow,

“I spent two years in the Fellowship Program and worked my way up from teaching fellow to building lead. I developed such incredible relationships with my students, grew so much as a teacher and artist, and made connections that I will use for the rest of my life. This program gave me the tools and experience to move on to a teaching position, and I feel very adequately prepared to be a full-time teacher after working with RedHouse.”
Ms. Underwood, ELMS Music Teacher and past Redhouse Fellow,

“The Fellowship with Redhouse and the Syracuse City School District allowed me to explore and learn about various art forms that combine to support my specialized knowledge in music. I was able to have my first experience in urban public education, a goal that I had had since my sophomore year of college. My position with the Fellowship allowed me to develop a relationship with the Syracuse City School District, which led me to my current full-time position as a music teacher at a fantastic school in the district.”
2nd grade teacher, SCSD,

“I just wanted to let you know how much my 2nd grade students love Redhouse and [their Redhouse Fellowship Instructor]…It helps build confidence and social skills which many of our students lack. I hope Redhouse will continue to work with the SCSD and help to continue to bring out the best in our students. I know my students look forward to Redhouse everyday. The entire Redhouse Staff is amazing. They are part of our Family.”
3rd grade teacher, SCSD,

“My experience with Redhouse in my classroom has been extremely enjoyable. The Redhouse time in my classroom is a time my students look forward to. It was incredibly engaging for students and it allowed them to learn different ways, to express themselves in the classroom. It taught them important social and life skills, additionally they were able to build peer relationships…“

Partner with us!

Do you want Redhouse Enrichment at your school? Email marguerite@theredhouse.org or call 315-362-2788.

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