Hi there! My name is Remy Roland, my pronouns are she/her/hers and I’m a senior here at New Paltz. My hobbies include drawing, hiking, meditating, and music. I grew up in Manhattan most of my life, and decided to leave the city and move upstate my junior year of high school. I moved to a small town called Red Hook about 45min away from NP, and have really enjoyed my time there. Leaving the city was a big decision to make at that point in my life, but I think it was exactly what I needed. Simply being around trees and spending time in nature is something I never really appreciated until I moved, and I can’t say I regret it one bit. Now, being back in New Paltz after spending a year at home and online feels really good too, and I look forward to what this year has to offer.

I am currently an art education major, and hope to work with elementary or middle schoolers in the future. While reflecting on teachers I’ve had throughout my life, I can remember those who loved what they did and managed to make school enjoyable for us as students, and those who didn’t really prioritize our wellbeing. My goal is to create a space for my students which feels safe, open, and freeing. Making art as a child was something that brought be a lot of joy, and I look forward to teaching something that can help other young students as well.