Arts Integration ...Say what?

I create arts-integrated experiences that connect academic content with creativity and cognitive skills with motor skills, helping learners of all ages develop skills, knowledge, and confidence through meaningful, hands-on exploration. Because, as we all know, experiences are our best teachers ...at any age!

As an Arts Integration Specialist, I believe the arts are not an enhancement to learning—they are a pathway to deeper understanding ...at any age.

Through writing, music, storytelling, history, and creative expression, I design experiential learning opportunities that connect academic standards with arts standards for students, and movement and memory stimulation with music for seniors, in ways that engage all learners, inspire curiosity, and foster lasting understanding.

My work supports public, private, and homeschool educators, parents, community organizations, and senior living institutions.

Because life is a series of experiences through which we enjoy lifelong learning.

Objectives

Build knowledge through creative exploration

Strengthen literacy, communication, cognitive and critical thinking skills, and physical and mental connections

Develop confidence through hands-on experiences

Make meaningful connections across disciplines and everyday experiences

Engage with academic content in authentic and memorable ways

Absorb information and improve motor skills through creative movement and activities.

Every lesson and program is designed to connect arts standards with academic standards and improve cognitive and physical connections through active participation.

As you can see, arts integration isn't just for the classroom

I work with public and private school educators

homeschool families, parents and caregivers, senior living, libraries and museums, universities, community organizations, learning centers, people and students of all ages.