Molly O'Steen
JR School Director
Molly O’Steen is a dedicated educator and born-and-raised New Yorker. She received a B.A. in Theater Education from Emerson College and since then has worked with students of all ages in both theater and general education. Molly has an MSed in Childhood and Special Education at CUNY Hunter College. She attended the Laughing Lotus School of Yoga, receiving a 200-hr RYT certification. Molly holds additional certification in numerous academic subjects, including the Orton-Gillingham methodology.
For over a decade, Molly worked as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and arts educator at numerous prestigious schools in the NYC metro area. Molly created a unique, cross-discipline curriculum at these institutions focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Molly provides individual coaching for students applying to specialized arts high schools and college conservatory programs.
Molly loves being a part of the Neighborhood Playhouse community and is passionate about creating a dynamic and rich experience for our students. She is dedicated to making the Neighborhood Playhouse Junior School an inclusive space for students to grow as young artists and create communities.
For over a decade, Molly worked as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and arts educator at numerous prestigious schools in the NYC metro area. Molly created a unique, cross-discipline curriculum at these institutions focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Molly provides individual coaching for students applying to specialized arts high schools and college conservatory programs.
Molly loves being a part of the Neighborhood Playhouse community and is passionate about creating a dynamic and rich experience for our students. She is dedicated to making the Neighborhood Playhouse Junior School an inclusive space for students to grow as young artists and create communities.