Transformative moments from teaching art.. in an asylum

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In her early 20’s she was asked if she wanted to use her art to help in an insane asylum in Mexico. Marion shares the transformation she saw in working with these children.

Key Moments

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Two strangers meet at a key board and the communication was immediate. You can see the staying power this quality opportunity elicited.

Collaborative projects with Surfriders

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An independent downtown middle school finds creative community collaborators that gives students a rich integrative learning experience.

Creative STEAM challenges for young students

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Love hearing how new teachers are adding creative team challenges to their classrooms.

Learning from massage student input

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A conversation in a coffee shop line-up shifted to ways Matthew stays fresh midst the challenges of teaching at a massage school.

Finding ‘a way in’ for students to academic classes

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Overcoming student apathy, or resistance at university by finding a way for the students to relate to the material. To view more Classroom Moments

First professional performance in new school

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Melissa runs the theatre program at Royal Bay Secondary near Victoria, BC.She brought in Jake’s Gift as their first professional performance for the community. Wonderful performance — a great house, in a beautiful new theatre on a dark and stormy

From designing to experiencing his ideal school

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A recent graduate of UVic’s post-degree education training, was tasked with designing his ideal school. This became an important step in his future….

K-1 class intimately involved with community life

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The k-1 class at Elizabeth Buckley School is deeply involved with painting one or more Fernwood hydro poles. This is just the surface of their deep involvement with the community. To view more Classroom Moments

Art therapy in UK prison

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Her work as an art therapist in maximum security prison had a profound impact.