~ teaching ~
My teaching path began at a Montessori school. Maria Montessori’s pedagogy is centered around encouraging the independence of the child and nurturing learning environments that inspire focus and deeper study of the natural world. This has shaped my teaching style, as I rarely impose “lessons” onto children, but instead give them structure and tools to use and follow where they lead the class.
Through teaching, I have synthesized all my years of work in many disciplines, to show children how to tap into their imaginations and play. I am consistently humbled by children’s unique abilities to shed light on what I fail to see under the surface of reality. They question everything and take risks. It is a unique relationship and I feel blessed by the trust we create in the classroom!
In the Textile Studio at Near North Montessori explaining the spinning process.
An example of some of the work I have created with students!
Notable classes & places I’ve taught:
Near North Montessori School
S.T.E.A.M. Studio (Textiles):
I was the Lead Guide and also served as the Associate Teacher within Near North’s S.T.E.A.M. studio. I taught sewing, foundational weaving, wool working & needle felting. Additionally, I taught puppetry classes and improv in the after school program. Ages 5-14 years
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Arts Camp: Arts Merge:
I was an Instructor of Theatre for The Arts Merge Program at Interlochen Arts Camp! Students in grades 6-9 learned foundational acting skills with me in tandem with creative writing, dance, instrument exploration, environmental studies, and visual arts.
Arts Adventure with Interlochen Online:
Students learned the foundational elements of creative writing, character movement, puppetry, and acting. Ages 7-11 years
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Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Lower Elementary Drama:
Students built a dramatic imagination through improv games, sensorial demonstrations, and object play. Ages 5-10 years
Comedy Club:
Students studied comedy history and the basics of improv. We created characters from my magic dress-up trunk, and then wrote our own sketches and filmed the favorites. Ages 5-12 years
Puppet World:
The art of puppetry with an emphasis on puppet history and teamwork. Ages 3-10 years