Steven M. Glassman joined the staff as the Arts Education Specialist in January 1998. He holds a B.A. degree in Theater and a M.Ed. Degree in English Education with a minor in theater from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

His career in education and the arts includes 18 years as a teacher of theater arts and English in Buffalo, three years in television production in South Florida, and many years serving on a variety of Boards of arts associations and cultural organizations in Western New York. In March of 2001, Steve assumed the responsibilities of his current position - coordinating the design and construction of a cultural center/ArtsPark in a park as part of the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond issue.