Artisan Academy at MHS

We are proud to privately fund the launch of the Artisan Academy at Morristown High School, in partnership with the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF). The Artisan Academy is an innovative new pathway designed to help student artists transform creativity into opportunity by expanding access to hands-on, real-world learning experiences within the Morris School District. You can read the full announcement and community coverage in the official press release on MorristownGreen's website.

The Artisan Academy supports student makers in developing both artistic and entrepreneurial skills, including product design, branding, marketing, and small business development. Through mentorship, project-based learning, and exposure to professional practices, students gain experience creating, producing, and promoting marketable products while building confidence and practical skills that are transferable across many career paths.

As Debbie Sontupe, Board Chair of the Morris Educational Foundation, shared: “We are so grateful for the continued generosity of the Lauren and Emily Failla Foundation. Thanks to this incredible support, the MEF is able to partner with the Morris School District in innovation and cutting-edge programs and opportunities. The Morris Educational Foundation has been enhancing the educational experience of students in our District for over thirty years. We could not do this without our donors like the LEFF.”