Stephen A. Wilson

About Stephen A. Wilson

Mr. Stephen A. Wilson Jr, B.S. Psychology Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY has dedicated his life in helping students who are socioeconomically challenged, building a valued arts-based organization which foundation is the arts, education, culture, and humanities, ethnic awareness, and art therapy. Being raised in an artistic environment, and being an artist himself, understands the importance on how art helps the overall development of the mind. The important role of arts in human development is that the arts are ideally suited to promote this integrated approach. In study after study, arts participation and arts education have been associated with improved cognitive, social, and behavioral outcomes in individuals across the lifespan: in early childhood, in adolescence and young adulthood, and in later years. TWW Inc has focused on art, education, culture, humanities, ethnic awareness, as well as mental health awareness through art therapy. Serves socioeconomically challenged NYC youth and their parents through collaborative programming. Stephen Wilson dedication to provide unique programs allows to establish unique relationships with students, schools, partnership with other educational organizations, teaching artist, parents, and foundations. Helping the educational and developmental needs of the communities. Taking into account the various learning styles inherent in each student. This serves as a catalyst to facilitate traditional and non-traditional modes of learning. While gaining knowledge, students develop a multiplicity of skills by working collaboratively, being judicious risk-takers, and benefiting from mistakes. Students also strive toward higher levels of achievement, become self-motivated learners, and derive great pride and satisfaction from a job well done. Believing that students who are able to make connections of today\'s education within a social, cultural, and historical contexts are highly capable of success in their careers and lifelong learning.

Experience

1. Director

   Tww, Inc

   Aug 2002 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   TWW in 2002, TWW Inc. is a nonprofit valued arts-based organization which foundation is the arts, education, culture, and humanities, ethnic awareness, and art therapy. TWW serves socioeconomically challenged NYC youth from kindergarten through high school. TWW\'s programs enhance developmental skills and invite students to be high achievers to the best of their abilities. TWW is dedicated to the creative process in which art is healing, life-enhancing, and a fundamental component for development. TWW Inc is dedicated to the belief that the creative process is a key factor in a student\'s educational experience that enables them to face challenges in which life skills are built.

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Science - BS