Faculty

Art

Dilcia Recinos grew up in the historic city of Paterson, New Jersey. Her love for art developed in elementary school with a preliminary interest in fashion design, which continued into high school with charcoal art. In 2006, she was given the opportunity to showcase her art in the Paterson Museum. 

Dilcia pursued her love for art at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She was exposed to different art mediums, such as ceramics, mixed media, and silk screening. During her academic career at Farleigh Dickinson University, she was given the privilege to design the Fairleigh Dickenson Psychology Club’s logo using graphic arts. In 2011, she graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts, Concentration in Painting and Drawing. A year later, she had an art exhibit at the University College Art Gallery showcasing her flamboyant watercolor paintings and sculptures. Dilcia also earned an M.A.T in Elementary Education. She has taught art at the YMCA in Passaic and Bergen County and to the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson students. She has provided a safe and productive learning environment throughout her teaching career and strives to continue doing so. 

Dilcia is a freelance artist and is currently a first-grade classroom teacher. She enjoys integrating art history and Howard Gardner’s theory on Multiple Intelligences during her lessons. Her caring and loving yet firm demeanor motivates all students to take pride in their work and encourages them to use their creativity! 

“You never know just what you can do until you try!” – Joseph Delaney 

“Every child is an ARTIST”- Picasso