Mentorship
Do you have TA experience that other TA's might benefit from?
Would you like the opportunity to share your knowledge with others?
Tell us what your thinking here:
We are really excited to announce that we have partnered with Arts For Learning CT (AFLCT) to bring you EMERGE. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring and upcoming teaching artists that are looking for mentorship and guidance in how to build themselves as professional Teaching Artists in this industry. EMERGE aims to support underrepresented communities in developing skills and pd to serve young people through arts and education. Follow our journey over the course of the next 6 months to see how it all unfolds.
Emerge Meetup Session #2: Social & Emotional Learning + Culturally Responsive Teaching
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September
Thomasina Levy
Singer/Songwriter
CTCN Nonviolence TA
CT Office of the Arts TA
Kerry Kincy
Director of FREE Center
Expressive Arts Consultant
Teacher/Mentor
Meet The Artist Hub CT's Past Mentors
August Mentors
Kai Belton
Writer
Author
Healer
Alicia Thompson
Storyteller
Educator
TedX Speaker
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Kimolee Eryn
Poetry/Perspective WritingScript WritingPublishingCreative Direction
July Mentors
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Andre Rochester
Live PaintingPortfolio DevelopmentCuration & Consultation for exhibits
L'Ana Burton
DanceMovementTA of all agesHow to build lesson plans in Nonviolence
Jay Mankita
Songwriter
Humorist
Performing Artist
Business for TA's
Tech savy
June Mentors
Kendra Garnett
Incorporates dance & motion as an artist
Theater/FilmCreating Lesson Plans for youth and after school programs
Eric Henry
PodcastCommunity ActivismFormer Radio Show HostIncorporating Hip Hop elements into practical practice for social justices
Tonille Watkis
Former Miss Black USA shares how to multi-task as an artistWriting/Scripting for theaterActing Techniques used for teaching artistsWorking with mentally/physically disabled and youth
Lara Herscovitch
Songwriting,Indie music business themes
CT State Troubadour program,Art & values/advocacy,Creative courage
May Mentors
Kelvin Young
Healing,Trauma,Sound
Meditation
Remaining still & focused during chaos
Annie Lin
Community building across professional coalitions, Asian American allyship
Branding and nonverbal communication
Fundraising, grant writing, partnerships
Cultural equity through public programs
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What is a Mentor?A mentor is a skilled teaching artist who is active in their arts discipline. They have understanding and experience in creating and executing lesson plans. A TA Mentor has taught in environments such as K-12, after school programs for youth, community group settings and adult learning.