The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students
The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students I worry about our students. Specifically, as a drama teacher and working with all things theater, I’m concerned about our students’ creativity. So let’s consider that today–the power of creativity: nurturing innovation in students. In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advancements and complex global challenges, […]
Teaching Stage Legends: Burnett, Andrews, Jones, and Van Dyke
Today, I want to discuss several lessons which teachers may not have thought of, but students will enjoy–Teaching Stage Legends: Burnett, Andrews, Jones, and Van Dyke. In today’s world, people are living longer and healthier lives. Isn’t it amazing? Some of our greatest entertainers are continuing to inspire new generations well into their later years. […]
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills Today, I want to blog about why theater education matters: developing key life skills. Recently, I read a Facebook post by a theater teacher who was frantic for help. She taught drama in middle school. Her sixth grade classes were a reasonable size, but that’s where the […]
License Training Musicals: Why You Need to Know Them Now
License Training Musicals: Why You Need to Know Them Now As a respectful product adopter, I try new products early but carefully. I’m thrilled to share License Training Musicals: Why You Need to Know Them Now. You are going to want to know more about them, too! I keep up an active Instagram account through […]
Jimmy Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theatre Talent
Jimmy Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theatre Talent When I was a high school student I discovered my love for musical theater. Several years later and a whole lot of training, I gained the confidence to audition for the musicals. While in college, I worked my way to portraying lead roles in college. However, there […]
How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom
How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom In this blog post, let’s discuss How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom. First, I want to share a little memory of mine…When I was in my teens, my father, mother and I traveled to Mexico driving from […]