Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D

I pARTner and approach art at the core of learning; arts integration & STEAM support in schools K-12.

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

A full-circle moment! As a former NYC teacher, I was honored to be invited by the NYC Charter School Network (40 K–12 schools) to develop/ lead a PD inspired by my article in ASCD’s Educational Leadership magazine “Ditch the Worksheets”. Grateful to bring this work back to NYC!

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Such a fun couple of days presenting sessions at the GA STEM/STEAM Forum! Loved sharing ideas with educators AND spreading the word about UNG’s M.Ed. Innovative Teaching concentration and STEAM Endorsement program. *Added bonus was seeing two of my grad students attend my session

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Numberless word problems help our students learn to think. This supports conceptual understanding; students aren’t simply computing answers, but thinking deeply about the “how” and “why” when solving it. Check out these examples- great resource! https://t.co/ghYR4XxNz4

[Kaitlin Todaro (Denhart) @the_learningden]

Started the day rapping about life cycles! Doesn’t get much better! @STEMcobb #stemapalooza

[Cobb County STEM/STEAM & Innovation Department @STEMcobb]

We are setup and ready! #STEMapaloooza 2026 starts today!!!

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Great to contribute a Success Story to the Arts Education Partnership’s digital publication and share the work of Partner Learning. Grateful for the opportunity to share what’s possible when the arts are at the core of learning.

https://t.co/BK8WWU7A7E

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

“I have always been interested in the space where art, learning, and human connection overlap.”

Thankful to share a little about my creative journey and the work that continues to shape me in this conversation with Voyage ATL.

https://t.co/kHBx6EZ4hz

[Noura Soued @noura_soued]

Mrs. Gregg’s 5th graders engaged with historical text through an arts integration strategy called #HotSeat @StillElem @FineArtsCobb @ARTwithJessica Thank you, Jessica for inspiring Still’s teachers to integrate #WondersandtheArts

[Ashley Kennedy, Ed.D @AMMorris123]

@ARTwithJessica Literally just finished reading your article. The title grabbed my attention. I got to the end and yelled, I know her! Great article. Appreciate the strategies. The embedded research is strong! Thank you.

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

@AMMorris123 Glad to hear it landed on your desk! Thanks for your kind words, @AMMorris123

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

I’m excited to share an article I wrote “Ditch the Worksheets!”—and honored to be featured in ASCD’s April publication.

This topic has been on my mind for a long time both as a teacher and a parent.

After research, we know we can do better.
https://t.co/qF3U9FUJTu

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

https://t.co/HnwDPfMy55

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Big news! Our GaPSC STEAM Endorsement at the University of North Georgia is officially approved and open for applicants! The program is fully online, completed in 8 months, job-embedded, & affordable

Take a look and help us spread the word!

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

5th annual Cobb County ES Poetry Slam!

65 student poets. 12 schools. A full-on Cobb tradition.

Much gratitude to Cobb Fine Arts for sustaining this program & Flocabulary for the music that brought each poem to life.

There’s nothing like watching students find their voice!

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Loved being at the Georgia Environmental Education Conference at Georgia Tech 🌿

So inspired by the sessions, the people, and the shared passion for connecting students to the natural world. I especially loved leading a session sharing The Ugly Butterfly 🦋

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Loved developing Carnival of the Animals: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concerts for the Very Young. INCREDIBLE team of collaborators and puppeteer/ performers, Anna Oakley and Javaron Conyers! Through found object puppetry and storytelling, we brought these musical animals to life!

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

GA Science Teachers Association conference was filled with seeing old friends and meeting new friends! It was an honor to do the keynote for the Awards Ceremony and to have the opportunity to share my personal stories that shape my approach to STEAM.

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

Love exploring the intersection of writing & staging! In rehearsals for Carnival of the Animals @atlantasymphony Music for the Very Young Concert at new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families, starting Jan 18- Feb 1! Amazing puppetry.
Info for tickets:
🎟️ https://t.co/jzasFqW7ov

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

With gratitude I thank The Suzi Bass Awards for “Most Outstanding New Work- TYA”. Thank you Center for Puppetry Arts’ creative team & cast for telling this important story so beautifully. Thank you Duncan Tonatiuh for your compelling book. Adapting it was an honor. ❤️

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

@michelletin1 You had a lot to do with this, Michelle. ❤️

[Jessica Espinoza, Ed.D @ARTwithJessica]

All commenced! Doctor of Curriculum & Instruction. The confetti party at the VSU graduate commencement was a game-changer, my oldest daughter said to me, “When I grow up, I want to get a graduate degree so I get the confetti!” ❤️