Silvia opened Kids’ Canvas in 2009 while searching for a fun social environment for her daughter. She noticed a lack of appropriate child care options in her own neighborhood, Bushwick and decided to offer arts classes to local kids. She offers visual and performing arts opportunities for kids in a setting that promotes learning, fun and healthy social interaction. Silvia holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and has completed graduate courses in Early Childhood Education at Brooklyn College and Executive Education courses at Harvard Business School. She is also a founding member of the Bushwick Food Cooperative. Her two children both attended Kids’ Canvas.

Alexandra is bringing to Kids’ Canvas a deep love for teaching, children, and singing songs made specifically for kids. She has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's of Art in Teaching. Alexandra has worked with children ages 2-13 in a variety of ways. This includes camp counselor, general education teacher, special education teacher, and a behavior specialist. She has certifications in working with Students with Autism and Mindfulness education - giving students the brain power they need to succeed in a variety of ways, no matter the obstacles.

Lauren has been an educator in NYC for the last ten years. She has a BA in Art History from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, as well as an MSed from Hunter College in Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd grade. She is particularly invested in progressive pedagogy, professional development, and learning about new, best practices. Lauren lives in the neighborhood with her husband and 3 year old daughter, Josephine, who also attends Kids' Canvas.