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Marta Cabral is an Assistant Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) College of Staten Island, where she brings artistic explorations and material inquiries to pre-service teachers of young children. She has previously served as Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Visual Arts at Penn State University, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University Teachers College, and instructor at Boston University's College of Fine Arts.
Education:
- EdD in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
- EdM in Art and Art Education
- MA in Educational Sciences / Adult Education
- BA in Educational Sciences
- BA in Elementary Education
Marta Cabral's research and practice centers on the intersection of art education and early childhood development. Her work emphasizes hands-on artistic exploration and material inquiries that can be effectively applied in educational settings for young children. She has developed particular expertise in glass art and the integration of found materials with traditional art media. Her scholarly focus examines how artistic practices can be incorporated into early childhood teacher preparation programs and classroom settings, with special attention to practical applications for educators.
At UrbanGlass, Marta maintains an active studio practice creating her own glass work while simultaneously developing professional development programs for educators interested in incorporating glass art into their teaching. Her previous institutional roles demonstrate consistent commitment to art education: at Penn State, she coordinated the Saturday Art program for preK-12 children and mentored student-teachers; at Columbia University Teachers College, she served as artist-in-residence and art program coordinator at the on-campus laboratory early childhood center while teaching graduate courses in art and early childhood education.
Professional Experience Highlights:
- Assistant Professor at CUNY College of Staten Island
- Visiting Assistant Professor at Penn State University's School of Visual Arts
- Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University Teachers College
- Course Facilitator at Boston University's College of Fine Arts
Marta has extensive experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student-teachers, co-teaching online graduate courses, and serving as master's thesis advisor. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application of artistic techniques in educational contexts, particularly for early childhood educators. At UrbanGlass, she bridges her personal artistic practice with professional development for educators seeking to integrate glass art into their curricula.
