Kirsten Desena

Kirsten DeSena is an experienced performing arts educator with a well-established career in developing and managing arts education programs. Currently serving as a Performing Arts Education Specialist for the Town of Cary and Director of Theatre Education at Salem Elementary School, Kirsten enhances student learning through innovative teaching techniques and collaborative community engagement. Previous roles include Director of Education at The ArtsCenter, where financial management and program adaptation during the pandemic were key achievements, and freelance Educational Theatre Consultant providing instructional support in various educational settings. Kirsten holds a Master of Arts in Educational Theatre from New York University and dual bachelor's degrees in Drama and Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.