Artist Bio

Michelle L. Marigliano is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. For over twenty years Michelle’s creative movement and SAORI weaving work has inspired students to explore new territory, take risks, and experience joy. Michelle’s exemplary communication style encourages students and teachers alike to engage as self-directed learners with the aim to co-create a transformative learning environment. She is especially gifted in meeting the special needs of students. In her work with students and teachers, Michelle collaborates with storytellers, poets, visual artists, and musicians to create rich learning environments. Michelle’s work has been published in Young Child and presented at educational conferences.