PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS

EILEEN FARRELLY

Fashion Teacher

Eileen Farrelly joined the High School of Art and Design during her youth as a student. Now, as an alumni, she has made a return as an senior instructor in the fashion department. Over her 25 (total) years of experience in the industry, Farrelly has made many achievements. As a Fashion Design graduate at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Farrelly joined the industry as a designer and illustrator. During her time in that position, she worked with many notable companies, such as American Express, Macy’s, Betsy Johnson, Women’s Wear Daily, and more. Farrelly also gained her bachelor’s degree at the School of Visual Arts, majoring in Illustration and minoring in Education. She then furthered her studies at the New York Institute of Technology to receive her master’s in Instructional Technology, which eventually brought her to teaching younger generations about her passion.

BRENNA MCLAUGHLIN

Photography Teacher

Brenna McLaughlin has been a photographer and educator for the past 20 years. She believes the camera is a great pedagogical instrument, a strong tool for self-expression, and a way to tell inventive stories. Brenna has been a photography teacher at the High School of Art and Design, a New York City Career and Technical Education school, where she spearheaded a new curriculum for sophomores, juniors and seniors that combines multiple aspects of photography, work based learning and collaborations. She holds a Professional Certification in Art and Media Education. Brenna attended Columbia College Chicago, UPenn and Brooklyn College for Art Education. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.