Early Childhood Education/Art Education
Caring and instilling a love for learning in children from birth through the second grade is your calling.
Degrees
If you have artistic talent, a future as an art teacher could be your next step. Join our department to learn the latest in pedagogy in both fields.
Majoring in early childhood education prepares you for a future working with children who are just beginning to understand themselves and the world around them. You’ll be there to guide them through this process, and our program’s emphasis on working with students from diverse backgrounds means you’ll be equipped for many teaching situations. If you choose to major in art education, you’ll discover how to use your own artistic talents to cultivate those of children of all ages as you introduce them to media ranging from clay to paper to linoleum and teach them to appreciate art.
Meet Our Faculty
An important and vital part of the Early Childhood Education/Art Education Department is our highly qualified faculty.
News
The Science of Reading
This fall, Brooklyn College launched two advanced certificate programs that will transform how students learn to read.
A Literacy Specialist
Alumna Rea Bowen is empowered by a “corps” belief in reading instruction backed by research.
A Special Public Servant
In his special ed classroom and his Caribbean community, Bronx native Ramdat Singh ’17 is championing the underserved.
Contact Information
Jacqueline Shannon
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Early Childhood/Art Education
2309 James Hall
E: Shannon@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5205
Gloria Kuehne
Administrative Assistant
2309 James Hall
E: gkuehne@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5205
Amanda Lopez
Administrative Assistant
2309 James Hall
E: ALopez@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5205
Christine Colthirst
Early Childhood Undergraduate Senior Academic Adviser
2309 James Hall
E: ccolthirs@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5205