Our Youth,
Our Future
Every lesson and program is intentionally designed to connect arts standards with academic standards through active participation and real-world application.
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Students create, perform, write, move, collaborate, and reflect as they explore meaningful learning experiences that support both academic achievement and creative growth.
My work combines music, literature, storytelling, songwriting, theatre, and movement to deepen understanding across multiple content areas.
I integrate music and the arts into:
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Literacy and Language Arts
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Social Studies and History
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Science
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Cultural Studies
Schools
Programming Topics
Programs may include:
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Songwriting connected to literature and language arts
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Theatre and drama experiences with strong musical components
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Storytelling through ballads that brings history and cultural studies to life
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Music-based activities that reinforce literacy and communication skills
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Creative experiences that support social-emotional learning
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Collaborative projects that foster critical and creative thinking
How the Program Works
All programs are customized in collaboration with teachers and school leaders to align with targeted academic standards, learning objectives, and classroom goals.
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I work closely with educators throughout the planning process to ensure each experience meets the unique needs of students and supports existing curriculum.
Program Formats
Assemblies
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45–60 minutes
Classroom Workshops
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30 minutes to 2 hours
Residencies
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Half-day, full-day, multi-day, and extended residencies
Professional Development
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1–2 hours for school-based training
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Extended residencies available for community and organizational settings
Family Engagement Nights
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45–60 minutes
After-School Programs
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45–60 minutes
Virtual Programs
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45–60 minutes
Grade Level Experiences
Grade-Level Experiences
Programs are designed for learners of all ages, from PreK through Grade 12.
PreK
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Approximately 30-minute sessions
Kindergarten
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30–45-minute sessions
Grades K–2
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45–60-minute sessions
Grades 3–5
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1–2-hour sessions
Grades 6–12
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Session lengths are customized to fit school schedules and learning goals
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Successful arts integration begins with collaboration.
Together, we identify:
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Curriculum goals
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Academic standards
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Arts standards
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Essential questions
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Desired student outcomes
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This collaborative process ensures every program is relevant, engaging, and aligned with classroom instruction while creating meaningful opportunities for student voice, creativity, and authentic learning.