Nerissa Balland
Visual Arts Teacher @NSU University School
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WORK HISTORY
Visual Arts Teacher @NSU University School
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Teaching upper school (9-12 grades) AP Art, Advanced Honors Art, Drawing & Painting I and II
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
MFA, Fine Arts
Pratt/DIS (Affiliated with the Univ. of Copenhagen)
Cerification, Digital Design, Web Design
University of Florida - Center for Arts in Medicine
Arts In Health Graduate Coursework
University of Maryland
B.A, Fine Arts
ABOUT NERISSA BALLAND
Nerissa Balland is an artist, art educator, therapeutic arts practitioner, 2x cancer survivor, and mother. Extensively trained at Pratt Institute, Nerissa received a Master of Fine Arts in painting and holds numerous certifications in Therapeutic Arts, Neurolinguistics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. She has combined her love and knowledge of creativity, therapeutic art, coaching, and neuroscience to reduce health issues caused by STRESS. Currently, Nerissa works as a visual artist & art teacher in South Florida with exhibitions in diverse areas — from Miami Art Week to faith-based institutions, universities, and hospitals. When she isn’t creating she is facilitating art wellness workshops. Prior to turning her passion into purpose, Nerissa spent 18 years in marketing, communications, and events. She had the unique and rare opportunity to cultivate her creative skills, leadership, and business development in both for-profit and non-profit organizations in NYC and Miami.
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