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Is it Brave To Be Creative?

When I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and began to embark on a performance career, I went […]

May 30, 2013 0

ART V. ARTS and CRAFTS

It is a constant discussion. It is therapeutic for children (adults too) to make things. Yes, it can be a […]

May 16, 2013 0

My Take on the “EDGE EFFECT”

  Recently I listened to renown cellist Yo-Yo Ma give the Nancy Hanks lecture for The Arts and Public Policy […]

May 9, 2013 0

Full STE[a]M AHEAD!!

The discussions are endless. STE[a]M is this….STE[a]M is ….. I think the acronym thing drives people nuts in a way. […]

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The Therapy of Running — Metaphor to overcome tragedy

Barack Obama to the country memorializing the wounded of the Boston Marathon…”You will run again.”  Simple, yet powerful words. Immediately […]

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ARTS Advocacy Day 2013 – What does it mean to me?

I am not sure why, but I guess I never thought about Arts Advocacy day before. It was April 3 […]

April 15, 2013 0

My life as a Musician-What it taught me about learning

See on Scoop.it – Creative Educational Programs My purpose in this blog, Reach for the Stars, is exactly that: to […]

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My life as a Musician-What it taught me about learning

My purpose in this blog, Reach for the Stars, is exactly that: to motivate teachers, parents and administrators to inspire […]

March 26, 2013 1

Finally the “E” in STEM and STEAM is addressed. It needs attention!

Anyone who has read my blog posts knows I adamantly and passionately promote STEM/STEAM learning. My complaint, as I immerse […]

March 22, 2013 3

Pi Day- March 14 – CELEBRATE the existence of PI (pie)

Pi Day- March 14 – CELEBRATE the existence of PI (pie).

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