Inspired by the Reggio Emilia practice, Robin Koo has been an Art Studio Teacher for over 16 years. She served as the Program Director of Teaching Beyond the Square from 2015-2018. In 2015, when Teaching Beyond the Square hosted the Wonder of Learning Exhibit, Robin was the Chair of the Atelier Committee, which created the Natural Materials and Light & Shadow Ateliers. During her tenure as Program Director, Robin worked closely with a variety of public schools, UPK centers, and independent early childhood school communities, coaching them as they moved towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching. 

In 2007, she helped establish the Materials Center, a resource for open-ended materials for educators and families. Robin has served as an Adjunct Instructor at the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Students, teaching courses for their Childcare Management diploma program. She received her M.A. in Art & Art Education from Teachers College, and her B.A. in Visual Art & Art History from Bowdoin College.