Noelle Scindian has always been interested in media and production. She found her greatest inspiration in the work of Jim Henson, watching Muppet movies and Sesame Street, which became the show that first peaked her interest in children’s media. In high school, she capitalized on this creativity and began writing, directing, and choreographing for live stage productions. “When I started thinking about what I wanted to pursue as a career, I knew that I wanted it to be something creative that I would have fun doing,” says Scindian. “I also thought that I could turn my passion for productions into a profession and have a positive impact on people’s lives.” Scindian was already familiar with NYIT: Her brother Aaron had transferred to the university, and her parents thought that NYIT’s hands-on learning approach and technologically focused curriculum would be a great fit for her. Although Scindian was interested in children’s media, she also wanted to make sure she learned and could apply a...