Storytelling at its finest
Today marked the first day of the phase 8 Maine Arts Leadership Initiative Summer Institute and what an amazing day it was! Almost 40 educators are attending the three day professional development, exchanging ideas, collaborating, and building on their knowledge.
Participants comments
- “Learning to lead the story to my “why” versus the “what” was a huge revelation today – and we’re only on day 1!” ~Shawna
- “Love the social aspect of MALI and seeing old friends and making new ones.” ~Catherine Ring
- “Exciting and inspiring safe space to share ideas with people who get it.” ~Dorie
- “Such a beautiful and supportive group.” ~Nicole
- “Always wonderful to have the “tribe” back together!” ~Pam
- “Hair on fire.” ~Tom
The institute theme is “storytelling” which is integrated throughout the institute. The day started with the MALI story and ended with a story from Dorie Tripp who shared information about the drums created by the students of Dorie and art teacher Hope Lord. Making music together was amazing!
Throughout the day there were sessions on assessment, the Logic Model design, Express-a-Book (MALIs version of a book club), and making stories.
Tomorrow will be another day filled with new learning. If you have questions please be sure and email me at argy.nestor@maine.gov.
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