Boston Arts Academy





Gina Higgins
Gina Higgins
Special Education

Gina Higgins comes to Massachusetts by way of New York. After attending the University of Miami in Florida and earning a Bachelors Degreee in English, Mrs. Higgins moved to Massachusetts to earn her Masters Degree in Special Education at Lesley College in Cambridge.

Prior to working at BAA, Mrs. Higgins was the Special Education Coordinator/Special Educator at New Mission High School in Roxbury, a Boston Public School Pilot School. During this time, she also served as MCAS Prep Coordinator, Math Teacher, Advisor, Prom Advisor, Photography Teacher, Student Support Member, Yearbook & Newspaper Photographer and Cluster Team Member. In her role as a Special Educator, Mrs. Higgins has worked with students with moderate to severe special needs.

Mrs. Higgins outside interests include spending time with her husband Neil, son Ryan and her dog Buddy. She also enjoys taking photographs, drawing and painting.