Merrill Kazanjian

Merrill Kazanjian has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. They have been a Business Teacher at Hempstead High School since 2022, where they teach Marketing, Desktop Publishing, and Computer Applications. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2022, they worked at Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School as the Director of Data, Assessment & Technology. In this role, they managed and archived academic data, advised the school leadership team with a data-driven perspective, and led the school's technology team.

Before that, from 2014 to 2017, Kazanjian held the positions of Director of Data, Assessment & Technology, and Special Education Coordinator at Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School. They have also worked as a YouTube Art Guru since 2008, with over 100,000 subscribers and 19,000,000 video views worldwide. Notably, from 2019 to 2022, they worked as the Director of Data, Assessment & Technology at SOUTH BRONX EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL. They also have experience as an Art Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, and Teacher in various educational settings since 2001.

Merrill Kazanjian has a strong education background in the field of arts and education. Merrill pursued their Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Art and Management from Manhattanville College, which they completed between 1996 and 2001. Afterwards, Merrill went on to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Education with a specialization in Visual Arts at Queens College. Merrill successfully obtained their MA degree in 2006.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Merrill also holds teaching certifications in Special Education and Visual Arts from the New York State. Merrill obtained their Teaching Certification in Visual Arts in October 2007, and later, in September 2010, they obtained their Teaching Certification in Special Education.

Based on the information provided, Merrill Kazanjian appears to have a well-rounded background in both the artistic and educational aspects of visual arts.