Arts education is vital to the success of a student’s overall academic achievement. Through my platform “Center Stage- Preparing students to take the stage and the classroom,” I promote the positive opportunities and learning skills that arts education programs provide to students.
The arts increase the health of civic society in the United States. The arts also challenge society with different points of view, compel us to empathize with others, and give us the opportunity to reflect on the human condition. Research supports that arts participation is related to behaviors that contribute to an increase in civic engagement, greater social tolerance, and reductions in other-regarding behavior.
Studies show that students' test scores are 40% higher than the average student, yet 30% of schools do not have any types of arts education programs. My purpose is to not only teach school systems how to establish programs and incorporate the arts into everyday activities, but to empower people to embrace their creativity to become better students, citizens, and employees as they enter adulthood.
I currently visit schools and have a discussion-based presentation with students in grades sixth through twelfth and their teachers to allow them the opportunity to ask questions about the arts and how to provide opportunities in their schools and communities. I love speaking to elementary students too! My program for children includes art activities that allow them to connect critical thinking skills and emotions with different art forms to learn how to express themselves through auditory and visual arts.
Arts education has encouraged me to become confident in my intelligence and performance abilities, and now I am able to help students come out of their shells and shine! Fill out a contact form if you wish to partner with Center Stage!
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