Amanda McFee

Amanda McFee is the Director of Arts Programs for District 75 Citywide Programs within NYC Public Schools, where she oversees the creation and implementation of inclusive arts programming designed to support students with disabilities. In this role, she guides schools in developing arts-based instructional practices that foster communication, creativity, and student agency, while also deepening family engagement and strengthening community partnerships.

With a specialization in accessible arts instruction, Amanda provides professional development to educators, teaching artists, and related service providers across New York City. Her work is grounded in the belief that the arts are a powerful tool for expanding self-expression, supporting motor and language development, enhancing social-emotional learning, and building independence for all learners.

A passionate advocate for equity in the arts, Amanda has partnered with leading NYC cultural institutions to design inclusive programs, train staff, and co-create sustainable models that make the city’s cultural landscape more accessible. She has co-authored two curricular resources in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): “Identity-Based Learning Through Art” and “SEL Through a Drawing a Day”, both of which integrate meaningful, reflective art experiences into classrooms through a lens of identity, inclusion, and emotional growth.

Amanda has shared her expertise on inclusive arts education, student-centered instruction, and assistive technology at national and international conferences. She has served as the Keynote Speaker for Arts for Autism, and the NYC Arts for All Abilities Consortium, and has presented at the LEGO National Championships, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), National Endowment for the Arts, National Art Education Association (NAEA), MuseumNext, and the NYC Assistive Technology Expo.

Amanda’s leadership continues to inspire educators, cultural partners, and school communities to reimagine what accessible, inclusive, and student-driven arts education can look like. Her vision ensures that all students, regardless of ability, can connect with the arts, develop their voice, and see themselves as creators, storytellers, and leaders.

MS, Educational Leadership, College of St. Rose

MSED, Education and Special Education, PACE University

BFA, Graphic Design & Photography, Edinboro University

Identity-Based Learning Through Art Curriculum – https://www.moma.org/teaching/district-75