- BFA - BFA Graphic Design - School of Visual Arts (1980)
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Glen Edelstein has been interested in the arts since his childhood. He attended the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan and then went on to study Graphic Design at the School of Visual Arts where he received his BFA. For the first portion of his career he was the Art Director for Penguin Random House Inc. He became a high school teacher following a career change in 2009.
After working at various high schools in New York City, he began teaching at Preston High School in 2011. He has taught Freshman Computing, Sophomore Art, and currently teaches Fine Arts, Yearbook, and Graphic Design to Preston’s students.
Glen believes that creativity is the basis for future success. Whether or not students choose to pursue a career in the arts, he believes that a strong creative background can positively influence any job path.