About me
Jackie Agliata (she/her) is a middle school educator originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. Currently in her sixth year of teaching seventh grade English, she is passionate about arts-integration and its role in a holistic, culturally responsive educational experience. Jackie graduated in December 2024 with her MA in Theatre Education. Her MA Capstone was a PAR project where she designed and implemented a two-week narrative writing curriculum utilizing drama-based-pedagogy strategies and framed by Gholdy Muhammad Legacy Unit Plan. Her project explored the ways in which the arts, particularly drama, can create opportunities for middle school students to explore their understanding of self and boost their confidence. Jackie is passionate about supporting adolescents in their journey of self-understanding in order to make all young people feel seen, heard, and valued.