Art Music
Mission:
diverse disciplines, promoting critical and creative thinking, effective communication,
problem solving, and work ethic, while maintaining a safe, engaging environment for our
students. We aim to provide an open and receptive program using current state and
national standards in tandem with other disciplines for the purpose of fostering and
cultivating a life-long love of the arts.
The Art – Music – Tech Department at PCSST enhances the life, imagination, and education of our
students on a daily basis. We embrace a culture of creativity with our students who
excel in the fields of Art and Design, Music, and Technology. Our program strives to
teach creative and critical thinking alongside a cross curricular based education. The
Arts Department seeks to inspire creative minds through interactive, proactive, learning
inside and out of the classroom. By utilizing creativity to widen their perspective on the
world, students will develop skills needed for college and career success and
demonstrate their character and value for all the arts.
– Be open to trying new things: while learning new skills and techniques may feel new
and different at first, they will develop into items that become second-nature.
– Think outside the box! Think differently and bring a unique perspective into the
classroom each day.
– Be patient: give yourself credit for being bold for learning something and time to let the
learning into your brain.
Arts & Music Department Members
Ms. Christine Coyle
christine.coyle@pcsst.orgMs. Christine Coyle serves as the Department Head of Fine Arts and Music and the Activities Coordinator for the 8–12 Campus at PCSST. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education with a concentration in Photography and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.
With a strong background in the arts and educational leadership, Ms. Coyle is dedicated to fostering creativity, student engagement, and school culture. She works to build dynamic programs that support students’ academic, artistic, and personal growth.
Mrs. Veronica Abdo
veronica.abdo@pcsst.orgMrs. Abdo holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. She teaches Middle School General Music, Choir, Theory & Keyboard, and Music Technology, providing students with a comprehensive music education experience.
She also founded the school’s Musical Theatre Program, creating opportunities for students to explore performance and stage production while building confidence and creativity.
Ms. Victoria Ostrovsky
victoria.ostrovsky@pcsst.orgMs. Victoria Ostrovsky earned her Bachelor’s degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan with a concentration in Computer Arts, including animation, graphic design, and video editing. She later completed her Master’s degree in Teaching at the University of Hawaii.
At PCSST, she encourages creativity through both digital and traditional art forms while modeling lifelong learning through her continued artistic practice.
Student Performances & Events Gallery
