Lesley Alumni

Lesley alumni, NYC style. Thanks to everyone who came out to connect last night 💚

NYC! See you next week 😎

NYC Lesley Alumni, let’s get together! Reconnect with fellow alumni, grow your Lesley network, and celebrate our community at a casual meetup in the heart of New York City.

Join us Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 7 pm at the Back Bar at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. Enjoy light appetizers, your first drink on Lesley, alumni swag, a raffle, and plenty of opportunities to stay connected.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/4d01bebf-cddd-4107-80a4-2e0eb9a5edb7/summary

See you there?!

You’re invited to join fellow Lesley alumni for a casual meetup to reconnect, expand your Lesley network, and celebrate! Light appetizers will be provided, and your first drink is on Lesley. We’ll also have Lesley swag, a raffle, and ways to stay connected through the Lesley Alumni Network! Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/77e9556f-14e6-4f03-891f-9e77ed5abec9/summary

Join us on April 14 for the final Culture and Belonging Series event of Spring 2026 featuring Lesley alum Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners ’19.

Her session, Staging the Mind-Body Classroom: Caring for Yourself and Your Students, centers on accessible and realistic strategies that help educators sustain themselves while supporting inclusive, responsive learning environments.

Dr. Melito-Conners is a special education administrator, licensed school counselor, published thought leader, and founder of Dr. MC’s Self-Care Cabaret. Her work bridges education, wellness, and lived experience, offering practical tools educators can use right away.

Tuesday, April 14
12:30 to 2 pm
Virtual event via Zoom
Find the Zoom link here:
https://lesley.edu/events/culture-and-belonging-series-presents-dr-theresa-melito-conners-19

NYC Lesley Alumni, let’s get together! Reconnect with fellow alumni, grow your Lesley network, and celebrate our community at a casual meetup in the heart of New York City.

Join us Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 7 pm at the Back Bar at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. Enjoy light appetizers, your first drink on Lesley, alumni swag, a raffle, and plenty of opportunities to stay connected.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/4d01bebf-cddd-4107-80a4-2e0eb9a5edb7/summary

You’re invited to join fellow Lesley alumni for a casual meetup to reconnect, expand your Lesley network, and celebrate! Light appetizers will be provided, and your first drink is on Lesley. We’ll also have Lesley swag, a raffle, and ways to stay connected through the Lesley Alumni Network! Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/77e9556f-14e6-4f03-891f-9e77ed5abec9/summary

A look back at Ignite. Lesley Art + Design and Art Institute of Boston alumnae returned to campus for an evening of community and conversation.

What helps students feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn?

Lesley alum Thomas Nickerson ’18, M.Ed. will guide educators through practical strategies for building classrooms where all students can engage and succeed.

In The Engaged Classroom: Strategies for Motivation and Engagement, participants will explore ways to support neurodiverse, multilingual, and multicultural learners through thoughtful classroom structures, movement, and regulation strategies.

This week-long seminar offers space for hands-on practice, collaborative planning, and reflection with fellow educators committed to creating inclusive learning environments.

March 16–20
Daily online seminar
PDP hours available
Register here: https://lesley.edu/my-professional-life-goals/continuing-education/education

This workshop is offered through Lesley’s Professional Learning Network, which brings educators and practitioners together for lifelong learning and professional exchange.

Bring new creative energy into to your classroom.

Brian Unwin and Lilla Szekely are leading hands-on workshops exploring alternative process photography through cyanotypes and accessible relief printmaking techniques using easy-to-source materials.

Designed for elementary and secondary art and design educators, the session combines studio experimentation with teaching approaches you can bring directly to your students.

Friday, March 13 at the Lunder Arts Center

Registration options are available for individuals and districts, and participants can earn PDPs. Find more here: https://lesley.edu/my-professional-life-goals/continuing-education/art-design

This workshop is offered through Lesley’s Professional Learning Network, which brings educators and practitioners together for lifelong learning and professional exchange.

How do you clearly communicate your value in a competitive job market?

Lesley alum Joseph DeSouza ’18, BFA will lead an interactive seminar designed to help job seekers position themselves for the roles they truly want.

In Market Yourself: Positioning for the Job You Want, participants will work through strategies to strengthen resumes and portfolios, refine their online presence, and develop authentic networking approaches that connect them with the right opportunities.

Through hands-on exercises and peer feedback, you will leave with practical tools to present your experience with clarity and confidence.

Thursday, March 12
7–9 pm
Online seminar

This session is part of Lesley’s Professional Learning Network, connecting alumni and practitioners through continued learning, mentorship, and collaboration.

More here: https://lesley.edu/index.php/my-professional-life-goals/continuing-education/art-design