The Lessons I Learned from Working as a Drama Teacher

After thirty-eight years of teaching drama to students of all ages, including adults, here are the lessons I have learned: It is better to take the time to become well acquainted with my students than to hurry into a lesson. People love to talk about themselves, so I give them a chance to do so. 

Top Seven Reasons Drama Education is Important to Your Student, Part 2

first rehearsal

Teaches creative problem solving—In the best-selling book A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink writes,”In short, we have progressed from a society of farmers to a society of factory workers to a society of knowledge workers

How to Make Your Drama Class More Successful –Lessons Learned from 38 Years of Teaching-Middle School

Middle grades drama class

It’s the emotional quotient which divides them from the younger students. Think about when you were in seventh grade.  Oh gosh. 

Dear Dance Student, I Recognize You from a Mile Away

Dance students have a natural turn out when they walk, are poised

Drama Student, I Recognize You a Mile Away

Drama students and their general description