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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Creative Directions

Staff member with Creative Directions. Responsibilities include assisting with the development and facilitation of lessons and institutes.

Pictured here leading a workshop with Chicago Public School teachers on integration of drama and science, part of Creative Directions' 2011 summer institute, Bursting with Creativity.

Visit www.creativedirections.org for more information.



For Youth Inquiry (FYI)

FYI is a collective of artists, educators and activists. Our mission is to engage youth in safe, accessible conversations about sexual health and sexual violence through participatory theatre.

FYI teaching artists are experienced theatre professionals and skilled workshop facilitators. Our professional development workshops focus on arts justice and ally training. We are always happy to work with adults who ally with youth to develop creative methods for anti-oppression programming.

Find out more at www.foryouthinquiry.org.




American Alliance for Theatre & Education

I currently serve as an Illinois State Representative for the AATE. This includes planning an annual "Theatre in Our Schools" conference in March, and maintaining contact with local artist-educators.

In addition, I regularly attend and present at the national conference held each summer. This year's conference will be held in Lexington, KY.

Find out more at www.aateconference.com.




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