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E D U C A T O R | W O R K - B A S E D L E A R N I N G | C A R E E R P A T H W A Y S
Selden, NY | (631) 236-7274 | sequoyahart@gmail.com
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow | U.S. Congress & U.S. Department of Energy | Washington, DC | Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
Develop policy recommendations related to workforce development, STEM education, and career pathways
Collaborate with federal agencies, educators, and stakeholders to expand access to career-connected learning
Lead briefings on media literacy, artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, and student opportunity
Digital Filmmaking, Broadcast Journalism & Visual Arts Teacher | Substitute Dean of Students, Brentwood UFSD | 2018 – Present
Designed and implemented project-based curriculum aligned with media and career pathways
Built partnerships with industry professionals, including PBS Student Reporting Labs
Facilitated internships, job shadowing, and industry-based learning experiences
Advised student media programs focused on communication and workforce readiness
Secured external resources and donations to expand student opportunities
Adjunct Professor, Education, Visual Art & Media Studies
Molloy University | Long Island University | Suffolk CCC | 2019 – Present
I N D U S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E
Assistant Distribution / Route Manager
Blackman Plumbing Supply, Inc. | Bayport, NY | 2011 – 2017
Supervised and trained employees in a large-scale union workforce
Managed hiring, onboarding, and daily operations
Built relationships with contractors and business clients
Developed insight into workforce expectations across skilled trades
Long Island University – CW Post Campus
Ed.D., Interdisciplinary Educational Studies (Educational Leadership)
Advanced Certificate, Educational Leadership (SBL/SDL)
M.S., Art Education
B.A., Art History & Theory | Study Abroad, Regent’s University London
Hofstra University
Advanced Certificate, Work-Based Learning (Expected Summer 2026)
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
School Building Leader (SBL) | School District Leader (SDL)
NYS Certified Educator (K–12)
CTE Certification – Media Communications (7–12)
The Wharton Public Policy Certification
DASA | SAVE | Child Abuse Identification
Executive Director, Empowering Global Educators Foundation
Vice Chair, WNET Educational Telecommunications Service Committee
Secretary, Broadcast Alliance for Senior High (BASH)
Member, NYSCREA
“Using Role Play to Understand the Impacts of Social Media through Action Research.” Routledge, 2023
The Play Advantage: Global and Indigenous Perspectives on Playful Learning in Higher Education. Routledge (2026, forthcoming)
“Integrating Digital Storytelling into Federal STEM Policy.” Congressional Briefing Series, 2025–2026
2026 Mashantucket Pequot Neepun Teacher Institute Fellowship
2025 NAMLE Award – Media Literacy Leadership
2025 Discovery Education Teacher of the Year
2025 Top 50 Finalist, Global Teacher Prize
2024 TFCU Grant for Excellence in Educational Innovation
