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This directory of artists, presenters and vendors is for contact information only. Please note that all
approvals are determined by individual BOCES and/or District criteria and do not guarantee acceptance of
proposed contracts.
Hugos Art
My offerings include:
- Hands-on visual arts workshops tailored to grade levels, focusing on foundational skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, composition, and creative problem-solving.
- Project-based residencies that engage students in artmaking, collaborative mural design, and comprehensive documentation from concept to completion.
- Arts integration modules aligned with New York State Learning Standards to enhance classroom instruction and foster deeper engagement.
- Professional development for educators on arts integration strategies and creative process facilitation to strengthen their capacity for maintaining arts-rich learning environments.
- Flexible delivery formats, including in-class workshops, multi-session residencies, assemblies, and virtual sessions.
My approach promotes student expression, creative confidence, and cultural awareness by connecting studio practice with academic inquiry. I am committed to equitable access to arts education and assisting schools in enriching their curricula through meaningful, student-centered artistic experiences.
We offer in-person and virtual Professional Development, supporting early childhood educators to thoughtfully integrate musical learning and play into their classroom setting to support literacy and language development, social-emotional skills, and fostering a positive, loving classroom environment where all children can thrive.
We offer a digital, supplemental, instructional resource that provides teachers with over 300 research-based, high quality musical learning and play activities that are specifically curated for the early childhood classroom, appropriate for Morning Circle, Transitions, Large and Small Group Instruction, Nap time, and End of Day.
We offer a Certification Pathway for educators interested in additional learning and support around integrating musical learning and play into their daily classroom routine.
Nasia’s performances do more than just entertain; they serve as a relatable, inspiring touchstone for young people. By sharing her own journey as an artist, she encourages students to embrace their passions, build self-confidence, and pursue their goals with resilience. Her relatable stage presence shows adolescents that they can use their voices to share their stories and enact positive change. She connects very well for a 16 year old.
Big Air BMX Show featuring some of the World's top BMX Stunt athletes who deliver an unforgettable 40-minute high-energy assembly, complete with a powerful youth message titled the "5 Secrets to Success." The message includes Anti-Drug, Motivation, Goals and Dreams, Respect Other (Anti-Bullying) and Stay in School.
Inspiring author visits, storytelling "concerts" and writing workshops for all grade levels. Awesome Educational Fun!
Mark Binder is the author of more than two-dozen books and audiobook, including "The Bed Time Story Book," "Cinderella Spinderella," "It Ate My Sister" and many more. He is an Audie Audiobook Award Nominee, and a Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner. A graduate of Columbia University, he holds an MA in Theater and English. As a storyteller, he has more than 25 years experience in schools around the world. He has taught writing to students in colleges, high schools, middle and elementary schools.
Imagine effortlessly inspiring students to read more and respect others! Students LOVE magic, humor, audience participation & special effects, therefore completely absorb the strong educational messages in assembly programs: "Discover the Magic of Reading!" and “Take P.R.I.D.E. – Unforgettable Character Education & Anti Bullying Program!”
For a Teacher Workshop, “Accelerated Learning in the Classroom!” is both entertaining and highly beneficial for teachers.
For a wonderful Family show, “Magic Beyond Imagination!” is a BIG hit!...
I know you have many choices. Not many competitively priced shows are as engaging AND educational as these. I bring you my 25 years experience of performing hundreds of school programs and countless others for public & private organizations. School also benefit from my education at Villanova University and Mystery School, the top magicians’ theatrical school.
Visit www.SchoolAssemblyMagic.com for more info, show reviews and video samples. Call or email Robert@SchoolAssemblyMagic.com to discuss customized details ideal for your school - ask for FREE study guides!
QP Leadership's unique, three-pronged expertise combining education administration, veteran teaching, and executive business success provides a results-focused approach to improving classroom culture, moving from an "I, Me, My" mindset to a collaborative "We, Us, Our" environment. Our effective strategies address the challenges teachers face every day with Generation Alpha, especially given the significant impact technology and AI are having on students' emotional intelligence and social emotional learning. We are designed for immediate application and deliver proven, actionable strategies: Compassionate Discipline, FORM, 'Whale Done', and Total Quality Management Models. QP Leadership will present a high-value, relevant, and engaging professional development session that meets the critical need for effective behavioral and cultural strategies in today's classrooms.
My vision is to offer meaningful workshops, hands-on activities, and multi-modal approaches to literacy skills to classrooms in an effort to introduce students to the magic of reading and writing. Some of my workshop visits are focused on building different literacy skills, critical thinking, and collaboration through engaging activities, while others focus on my writing and what I do as an author. Every visit is designed to foster a love of learning and literacy to change the trend in literacy education, one student at a time.
Andre Chevalier offers various music based school assemblies on the topics of Anti-Bullying/Character Building, Mindfulness, Reading Celebration Show and a Multicultural assembly. From start to finish Andre will have your students engaged by utilizing lines of inquiry, storytelling and interactive songs to deliver the theme of the assembly.
Andre's music styles range from Rock to Blues to Reggae to Folk and will have your Kindergarten through Eighth Grade classes up and moving. He specializes in working with Elementary aged children and has worked with educators to make sure his connection to curriculum is spot on.
Andre was born and raised in Glens Falls NY and graduated from Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe where he earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Sustainability with a focus on music and education. Having recently moved back to the North Country, Andre has been traveling the west coast performing his assemblies in cities from San Diego to Seattle.
The Schenectady County Historical Society shares stories, inspires dialogue, and encourages understanding of the history, people, and cultures of New York's Capitol Region. Founded in 1905, today we bring history and culture to life through exhibits, programs, and community events. Many teachers know us from the fantastic field trips we offer at our historic sites, like the Mabee Farm. However our programs can be brought to the classroom by our expert educators. Using engaging slideshows and real historic manuscripts, we can bring to life any topic in the K-12 social studies curriculum.
Ten different programs including 45 minute presentations on the Dutch in NY, the Erie Canal, the American Revolution, Our Hudson River Heritage, How the Railroads Built America and America's Steamboat Heritage.
Marvin Bubie is the author of (3) books:
"On the Trail of Henry Hudson and Our Dutch Heritage Through the Municipal Seals in New York, 1609 to 2009"
"Celebrating the Revolutionary War: Municipal Symbols of a Free Country"
"Along the Erie Canal with the Municipal Seals of the Cities, Towns, and Villages of NY"
Mission Be, Inc. is a New York–based not-for-profit that has scaled nationally since 2013, bringing mindfulness-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to schools, organizations, and communities. To date, Mission Be has reached over 350,000 individuals across 322 schools and organizations in 28 states and 11 nations.
Our curriculum is rooted in neuroscience and aligned with the Next Generation Standards, NYS SEL Standards, the NYS Mental Health Standard, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework (CR-S).
Through workshops, classroom programs, retreats, and assemblies for students, teachers, parents, and faculty, Mission Be provides practical tools with the intention to:
Reduce Stress – improve self-regulation and coping skills
Increase Focus – strengthen attention and concentration
Build Emotional Intelligence – reduce impulsiveness, improve empathy
Develop Resilience – enhance capacity to face challenges
Promote Well-being – foster healthier school climates and engagement
Program Highlights
Mission Be offers a variety of engaging, evidence-based programs for students, faculty, and parents, including:
Mindfulness in the Classroom (Pre-K–12): 1–16 week curricula with weekly lessons (40 minutes each) taught by Mission Be staff or trained educators.
Faculty Meetings & Workshops: Interactive sessions with breathing practices, SEL games, movement, and practical classroom strategies.
Professional Development for Educators & Administrators: One-hour to multi-day trainings on neuroscience, stress regulation, and classroom integration.
Mindful Mentoring Program for Educators: Six-hour training to strengthen teacher well-being and equip staff with mindfulness tools to support students.
Student Leadership Retreats: Full- or half-day trainings empowering students to become “Mindful Mentors” and peer leaders.
Parent Workshops: 75-minute sessions that provide families with mindfulness tools to support children’s well-being at home.
Headquartered in Islip, NY, Mission Be serves districts across Long Island and beyond, with the ability to travel to regions throughout New York State and nationally.
Learn more: www.missionbe.org/events
Contact: Carin Winter, CEO — 631-513-6151 | ceo@missionbe.org