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  • Leadership, Anxiety, and the Discipline of Confidence

    As leaders, anxiety is not always about standing on a stage, it often comes from the weight of responsibility. With the Buckeye Book Fair approaching, I am responsible for coordinating more than 7,000 books. The logistics could be overwhelming, but I have found that preparation, reflection, and planning transform anxiety into confidence. These practices turn…

  • Elements of Dance: Understanding How We Move

    Dance is more than just a performance—it’s a powerful tool for learning. When we explore math and science through movement, we begin with the basic building blocks of dance, also known as the elements of dance. Professional dancers and choreographers study many elements—sometimes more than ten! But for classroom learning, we’re going to simplify these…

  • Leadership Hacks Busy Seasons

    When a busy season hits, like a new school residency and the Buckeye Book Fair author list needs to be confirmed…effective leadership shifts from driving tasks to focusing on strategic prioritization, effective delegation, and protecting my team’s well-being. By being intentional with my time and communication, I can navigate the chaos and prevent burnout.  Prioritize…

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Welcome to Arts + More, where creative strategies move off the page and into practice. We offer clear, practical tools that support both leadership growth and strong instructional design.

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