ALEXIS DURANTE, she/her
STUDIO MANAGER & TEACHING ARTIST
Alexis is one of the primary SPARQ teaching artists teaching in the classroom, with a focus on teaching art skills and the proper use of materials and supplies in the classroom. Beyond her role in the 4th-grade classroom, Alexis is in charge of sourcing and packing materials for all education programs. Durante began her time with Spiral Q in 2014 as a college apprentice and since then has become a crucial part of studio operations and program delivery. The combination of her experience teaching over 20 in and out-of-school residencies and in-depth knowledge of studio management and production flow are integral to the smooth implementation of the program.