Amanda Bryant Poliakoff is an elementary art educator with Richmond Public Schools and has a Master of Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Amanda is passionate about facilitating joyful art experiences for children using a variety of art media. In her personal studio practice, Amanda works in drawing and fibers to reflect on family, faith, and smooshy middle grounds.

Hi! I'm Jackie! Born and raised in Virginia, I've lived in Richmond for ten years. I'm in my second semester of the Art Education master's program at VCU! I love to make interactive sculptures and take every chance I can get to create wacky costumes for myself. I've been sharing my crafting skills informally with my communities for as long as I can remember, and nearly always have a project in my pocket. Sculpture, textiles and collage are my specialties, but I love creating opportunities for people to explore their inner weirdo in whatever form that takes!