Ellen O'Brien

Ellen O'Brien is an experienced educator specializing in art and education, currently serving as the Educator for Teacher and School Programs at Frist Art Museum since January 2024. Prior roles include Special Programs Manager at John C. Campbell Folk School, where O'Brien managed work exchange programs and contributed to the launch of Olive’s Porch, and a Teacher at Harvard Art Museums, developing interactive lessons for high school students. Additional experience encompasses Program Lead at Paint Love, Inc., Fayette County Program Coordinator at The Woodruff Arts Center, School Programs Assistant at High Museum of Art, and internships at Telfair Museums. Ellen O'Brien holds a Master of Education in Arts in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration in Art History from Georgia College & State University.