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January 2021Words in Motion!

7-12 January, Asynchronous (take on your own time, at your own pace)o Preparatory learning, 1 hour

13 January, Synchronous (real time, login for group work, discussion, and questions)o 3:30 – 4:30 pm, NEISDo 4:45 – 5:45 pm, SAISD

For Teachers of Grades 2-8 Working with the elements of dance, this workshop provides teachers an engaging

approach for students to explore free-verse poetry and delve into the nuances of rich vocabulary. By composing free-verse poems and choreographing them into dances, teachers learn how to immediately apply movement structures and prosody to enhance the meaning of text and help students express their understanding of words and poems. Please be dressed in loose comfortable clothing and be prepared to move.

Literacy Components:o Vocabulary: The purpose of the vocabulary instruction is to develop deep and

sustained word meaning.o Prosody: Prosody is referred to as “reading with expression.” It is the variation of

tone used when speaking or reading aloud and the emphasis given to certain syllables in a word. Prosody is used to express understanding of words and poems.

Harlan Brownlee (bio below)

Full STEAM Ahead! 8-13 January, Asynchronous (take on your own time, at your own pace)

o Preparatory learning, 1 hour 14 January, Synchronous (real time, login for group work, discussion, and questions)

o 3:30 – 4:30 pm, NEISDo 4:45 – 5:45 pm, SAISD

For Teachers of Grades K-3 Choreography, like coding, is an algorithm, or a set of instructions. This kinesthetic

professional development session is interactive as it merges coding and technology with

physical activities and movement and leads participants through a process where they create a short simple dance that illustrates the connections. Teaching Artist, Harlan Brownlee introduce participants to movement strategies that can be immediately taken back to the classroom. This session demonstrates the connections between choreography, variables, and the algorithm and draws parallels to 21st Century learning skills, commonly referred to as the 4C’s of Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication.

Harlan Brownlee (bio below)

115 Auditorium Circle • San Antonio, Texas 78205 • (210) 223-3333tobincenter.org


Harlan Brownlee (Focus 5, Inc.) understands the transformational power that the arts have to improve the quality of life for individuals and community. Harlan has worked for 35 years in arts education as a performing artist, teaching artist, adjunct professor (Rockhurst University School of Education & University of Missouri Kansas City), and arts administrator, and is on the Kennedy Center teaching artist rosters for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as well as Changing Education Through the Arts. He conducts masterclasses, workshops, and residencies across the United States, designing and implementing hundreds of lesson plans developed during his years of teaching a weekly class at Community School #1, a campus that integrates dance and movement into the general curriculum with an emphasis on the subject areas of science and literacy. Harlan holds a BFA in dance and choreography, an MA in Educational Research and Psychology, and is a past Associate Editor for the Teaching Artist Journal.

February 2021 20 February: EPIC Saturday – Early Childhood Focus SAISD The “Art” of Learning through DRAMA

o Times TBAo Foster the love of learning through the arts! Learn how to facilitate diverse

dramatic play strategies that will promote children’s’ ability to problem solve, enhance critical thinking, and foster the love of learning. Explore innovative concepts that make learning fun for them and for you. Experience "the theater" in your classroom!

o For PreK – 1st grade teacherso C.T. Rhames , San Antonio Wolf Trap Teaching Artist, made her San Antonio

main stage debut here at the Joe Long Theatre in The King as Sarabi. Since then she has performed in multiple San Antonio productions. She has had the immense pleasure of directing numerous productions, as well as, facilitating as

the artistic director for the organization Choose to Dream. As an educator, she has directed many school productions for school age children. She knows firsthand the vital importance of arts integration in the core education curriculum. Integration of this curriculum leads to the awesome honor of pioneering the teaching artist concept in the state of Texas. Furthermore, CT is also a creative playwright and has



written several works, some of which were included in the 2013 Rags to Riches summer camp production and a Harriet Tubman Reenactment.

Journey into the Jungle: An Exploration of Children’s Literature and Art Strategieso Times TBAo Join us as we venture into some of your favorite books and bring the jungle to life

in your classroom. We’ll be exploring ways to incorporate movement and dance into your day while still keeping your classroom under control and not feeling like you are run over by a stampede of wild animals. Goal: Give early childhood educators tools to get their class moving in a controlled environment while incorporating curriculum standards.

o For PreK – 1st grade teacherso Danielle McCune is a teaching artist that specializes in dance

and musical theatre from the San Antonio area. She brings over ten years of teaching experience between dance and theatre, primarily working with ages 2-12. Danielle is a graduate from Texas State University, where she holds a BFA in Theatre (Performance and Production emphasis) and a Minor in Music. She is also a proud member of the school’s College of Fine Arts and Communication’s Council of Scholars, in addition to multiple honor societies. Over the years, she has been involved in close to forty productions in the San Antonio/New Braunfels area, most of which she has choreographed. Fifteen of these productions were working with students ages 4-19 to bring classic favorites to life. She now works with CYT in New Braunfels to train young performers, as well as mentor their teen leadership program. She enjoys sharing her love of the arts and the confidence it has given her (on and off stage) with her classroom teachers and finding their special way to incorporate the arts into their school day.

Playful Math: 1,2,3, Easy as Do, Re, Mio Times TBAo Do you know that music is a series of patterns and that you can solve

problems with song? Music and math go hand in hand. Designed for early learning professionals, this workshop will take you through several math and engineering specific lessons. Dr. Aurelia Rocha is a San Antonio Wolf Trap Teaching Artist with a specialty in music and the performing arts. Teachers will practice using performing arts strategies for the

classroom and gain information that sparks their creative side in this active learning workshop.

o For PreK – 1st grade teacherso Dr. Aurelia Rocha – Combining her experience in

arts administration, music education, and her research in arts for social change, Aurelia Rocha works to improve the quality of educational experiences for all youth. A native of San



Antonio, she serves as a member of the Engagement Committee for the Excel Beyond the Bell, Out of School Time Collective, and she serves on the board of directors for El Sistema USA. Ms. Rocha holds degrees in fine arts, education, and cello performance from the University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University. Her choice to work as a San Antonio Wolf Trap Teaching Artist allows Aurelia to continue work she considers vital to teachers, children, and education.

What's in the News? Connecting Students with News and Media using the Performing Arts

o Two synchronous sessions offered: 3rd-5th grade (9-10:30 am) or 6th-9th grade (11 am-12:30 pm)

o Interview Amelia Earhart or the nuclei of an atom. . . . Perhaps apple is the one who will tell the class about gravity - or be the Mayor and relate local news. Interviews, editorials, hard-nosed news reporting! Use tools of the performing arts (theatre, puppetry, song) to encourage your students to reflect back what they've learned in a news or interview story format. This online learning will ignite your imagination!

o Katrin Blucker Ludwig - With a degree in Theater from Northwestern University, and further education at the Drama Studio London-Berkeley, the Henson Group and Madcap Puppets, Katrin has served as an artistic director, stage manager, co-producer of award winning one-acts, stage tech, as well as performer from Ohio to California. In Illinois, she co-founded a touring puppet theater company: Walkabout Puppets. This company used creative drama and audience participation with their K-8 audience. In teaching, Katrin encourages integrating different art forms with other subjects demonstrating that art, history, science, etc., interrelate. “The arts are part of a lifelong education; informing us of other cultures and perspectives thereby broadening a life view, life thinking and life paths. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience and/or create art, whether visual, written, musical or dramatic.”

27 February: Super Saturday – Early Childhood Focus NEISD The “Art” of Learning through DRAMA

o Times TBAo Foster the love of learning through the arts! Learn how to facilitate diverse

dramatic play strategies that will promote children’s’ ability to problem solve, enhance critical thinking, and foster the love of learning. Explore innovative



concepts that make learning fun for them and for you. Experience "the theater" in your classroom!

o For PreK – 1st grade teacherso C.T. Rhames , San Antonio Wolf Trap Teaching Artist, made her San Antonio

main stage debut here at the Joe Long Theatre in The King as Sarabi. Since then she has performed in multiple San Antonio productions. She has had the immense pleasure of directing numerous productions, as well as, facilitating as the artistic director for the organization Choose to Dream. As an educator, she has directed many school productions for school age children. She knows firsthand the vital importance of arts integration in the core education curriculum. Integration of this curriculum leads to the awesome honor of pioneering the teaching artist concept in the state of Texas. Furthermore, CT is also a creative playwright and has written several works, some of which were included in the 2013 Rags to Riches summer camp production and a Harriet Tubman Reenactment.

Journey into the Jungle: An Exploration of Children’s Literature and Art Strategieso Times TBAo Join us as we venture into some of your favorite books and bring the jungle to life

in your classroom. We’ll be exploring ways to incorporate movement and dance into your day while still keeping your classroom under control and not feeling like you are run over by a stampede of wild animals. Goal: Give early childhood educators tools to get their class moving in a controlled environment while incorporating curriculum standards.

o For PreK – 1st grade teacherso Danielle McCune is a teaching artist that specializes in dance

and musical theatre from the San Antonio area. She brings over ten years of teaching experience between dance and theatre, primarily working with ages 2-12. Danielle is a graduate from Texas State University, where she holds a BFA in Theatre (Performance and Production emphasis) and a Minor in Music. She is also a proud member of the school’s College of Fine Arts and Communication’s Council of Scholars, in addition to multiple honor societies. Over the years, she has been involved in close to forty productions in the San Antonio/New Braunfels area, most of which she has choreographed. Fifteen of these productions were working with students ages 4-19 to bring classic favorites to life. She now works with CYT in New Braunfels to train young performers, as well as mentor their teen leadership program. She enjoys sharing her love of the arts and the confidence it has given her (on and off stage) with her classroom teachers and finding their special way to incorporate the arts into their school day.



Playful Math: 1,2,3, Easy as Do, Re, Mio Times TBAo Do you know that music is a series of patterns and that you can solve

problems with song? Music and math go hand in hand. Designed for early learning professionals, this workshop will take you through several math and engineering specific lessons. Dr. Aurelia Rocha is a San Antonio Wolf Trap Teaching Artist with a specialty in music and the performing arts. Teachers will practice using performing arts strategies for the classroom and gain information that sparks their creative side in this active learning workshop.

o For PreK – 1st grade teacherso Dr. Aurelia Rocha – Combining her experience in

arts administration, music education, and her research in arts for social change, Aurelia Rocha works to improve the quality of educational experiences for all youth. A native of San Antonio, she serves as a member of the Engagement Committee for the Excel Beyond the Bell, Out of School Time Collective, and she serves on the board of directors for El Sistema USA. Ms. Rocha holds degrees in fine arts, education, and cello performance from the University of Texas at

Austin, University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University. Her choice to work as a San Antonio Wolf Trap Teaching Artist allows Aurelia to continue work she considers vital to teachers, children, and education.

What's in the News? Connecting Students with News and Media using the Performing Arts

o Times TBA - Two synchronous sessions offered: 3rd-5th grade or 6th-9th gradeo Interview Amelia Earhart or the nuclei of an atom. . . . Perhaps apple is the one

who will tell the class about gravity - or be the Mayor and relate local news. Interviews, editorials, hard-nosed news reporting! Use tools of the performing arts (theatre, puppetry, song) to encourage your students to reflect back what they've learned in a news or interview story format. This online learning will ignite your imagination!

o Katrin Blucker Ludwig - With a degree in Theater from Northwestern University, and further education at the Drama Studio London-Berkeley, the Henson Group and Madcap Puppets, Katrin has served as an artistic director, stage manager, co-producer of award winning one-acts, stage tech, as well as performer from Ohio to California. In Illinois, she co-founded a touring puppet theater company: Walkabout Puppets. This



company used creative drama and audience participation with their K-8 audience. In teaching, Katrin encourages integrating different art forms with other subjects demonstrating that art, history, science, etc., interrelate. “The arts are part of a lifelong education; informing us of other cultures and perspectives thereby broadening a life view, life thinking and life paths. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience and/or create art, whether visual, written, musical or dramatic.”



March 2021

Moving & Breathing Through Transitions: SEL through Dance 22 February – 1 March, Asynchronous (take on your own time, at your own pace)

o Preparatory learning, 1 hour 2 March, Synchronous (real time, login for group work, discussion, and questions)


For Teachers of Grades K-5 Our emotional states shift as we move through events in our day. In this workshop you

will not only learn a strategy to help students become aware of feelings and the events that shape them, but you’ll also learn how dance can become a tool to manage and express emotions. In this workshop, learn how to use the power of movement to help students manage transitions during the school day.

Jessica DiLorenzo (bio below)

Dancing the Hero’s Journey: A Study of Self, Characters, and Historical Figures 23 February – 2 March, Asynchronous (take on your own time, at your own pace)

o Preparatory learning, 1 hour 3 March, Synchronous (real time, login for group work, discussion, and questions)


For Teachers of Grades K-5 Humans face obstacles and experience struggles daily. Great heroes throughout history

and beloved characters in books have grown through adversity to create positive change. How can we engage students in the study of these figures in order to identify their traits and key details that led them to overcome challenges? In this engaging workshop, you'll learn how creative movement aids the analysis of literature while simultaneously helping students to overcome fear and challenges. Students will dance their way through retelling key details of both real-life heroes’ journeys and fictional characters. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to join Focus 5’s Jessica DiLorenzo as she shows how to empower your students to inspire change by blending meaningful social emotional skills with the analysis and comprehension of texts.

Jessica DiLorenzo (bio below)

Jessica DiLorenzo (Focus 5, Inc.) holds a Masters in Elementary Education as well as a Bachelors in Psychology and Theatre Arts from Rutgers University. In addition, Jessica studied acting at The Maggie Flanigan Studio Summer Intensive Program in New York City, nurturing her love for the art form and inspiring her to combine her passion for teaching with her theater experience. Jessica has been joyfully



integrating the arts and facilitating project based learning in elementary school classrooms since 2006. She has been providing professional development workshops to teachers and school leaders since 2013. As the Arts Integration Specialist for Any Given Child Sarasota, she is a coach and mentor to teachers throughout the Sarasota County school district and beyond.

June 2021 1-3 IGNITE

o NEISD’s Professional Development Summer Conferenceo In Person! To be held at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

115 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205 Parking validated for participants

o 3 days, 3 TAs, a total of 18 workshops!o Workshops TBA… stay tuned!

SEADling – Social Emotional and Academic Development – Early Childhood Focuso SAISD’s Professional Development Summer Conference for PreK and Early

Childhood teachers!o Virtual learning!o Dates & Times TBAo Workshops TBA… stay tuned!

July 2021 SEAD – Social Emotional and Academic Development

o SAISD’s Professional Development Summer Conferenceo In Person! To be held at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

115 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205 Parking validated for participants

o 3 days, 3 TAs, a total of 18 workshops!o Dates & Times TBAo Workshops TBA… stay tuned!


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