Category: Teaching Arts
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In the long game, your work will come back to meet you—sometimes literally. And when it does, let it remind you of two things: The…
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Life in education is inherently dynamic. For teaching artists in particular, those who move from one residency to another, from one school to another, or…
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Today I’m talking about building good classroom habits, and wrapping up the bad ones that hold us back. After co-teaching with hundreds of educators, I’ve…
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I’ve spent the weekend enjoying the latest research on dance science and neuroscience; and I’m energized. What many of us in the field have practiced…
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Values guide everything we do—how we lead, learn, and connect. Honesty, optimism, compassion, and resilience aren’t just ideals; they shape our daily choices and strengthen…
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Throughout my career, I’ve met many arts educators who’ve become masters at what I call “domesticating the arts.” The arts evoke power. They hold the…
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One of my favorite illustrations captures how vision fits into a broader framework for success. It’s a chart showing the pathway of Vision, Skills, Incentives,…
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The modern workplace is more complex than ever. Teams are remote and global. Generations bring different expectations, communication styles, and values. A leader who wants…
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During the 2024–2025 school year, students at Cloverleaf Senior High School participated in a dance residency led by Kimberly Jarvis. The Ohio Arts Council’s Teach…
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Brain Dance is a simple, playful sequence of movement patterns designed to support the brain-body connection. Created by Anne Green Gilbert, this practice draws from…
