Nina Krisel

I am currently a theatre and movement teacher at a public school in Manhattan in District 75. I work with students with special needs at the middle and high school level. I began my career as a classroom teacher in District 75 and moved into this position for the last couple of years. I hold Bachelor's Degree in General Education at the Elementary level as well as a Master's Degree in Special Education. I also have extension focused in Autism as well as a degree in School Leadership. I spent three weeks post Master's work studying Drama in Education in London. I was also awarded a scholarship to work with the Folger Company in conjunction with New York's English Speaking Union to learn how to teach Shakespeare to students. I have also written two articles on instructional practices for teachers for the UFT Newspaper's Teacher to Teacher column. Outside of work, I love to go see Broadway shows (both musicals and straight plays). I am very inspired and motivated my music, of all genres and enjoy dance and pilates. I enjoy experiencing all the things Manhattan has to offer, especially its vast history (yes, I can be a bit of a history nerd). I believe that it is important to nourish your mind with both knowledge, the arts, and life experience.