Welcome! I'm Katie Garcia 🌱

Teaching Artist • Educator • Researcher

I'm a Brazilian-born educator and artist currently based in New York City. My work weaves together theater, spirituality, social-emotional learning, and child development to nurture creative expression and holistic well-being in children and communities.

With over a decade of experience in both Brazil and the U.S., I bring a culturally responsive and heart-centered approach to education. I hold an MA in Psychology in Education with a focus on the Spirituality Mind Body at Teachers College, Columbia University. My mission is to create learning spaces that align with nature, arts, and spirituality—where every child feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Here you’ll find a collection of my teaching philosophy, creative projects, curriculum work, and ongoing research in arts-based education.