Скачать или смотреть Episode 100: Brittany Walker: Stage to Student Impact.

In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, Coach Jeffery welcomes Brittany Walker, a passionate theater director from a prominent Houston district. Brittany shares her remarkable journey in theater arts, from her initial discovery of her love for performing to becoming an inspiring theater director dedicated to making a difference in Title I schools.


Key Highlights:


Introduction to Brittany Walker (00:00:13):


Brittany discusses her lifelong passion for theater and how her experiences performing in school and college shaped her career.


Impact of Theater in Title I Schools (00:01:55):


Brittany talks about the transformative power of theater programs in Title I environments, emphasizing the importance of providing students a creative outlet and a sense of belonging.


Cultivating Relationships (00:03:53):


Learn how building strong relationships with students leads to better behaviors and performance, as Brittany explains the essential role trust plays in the classroom.


Inspiration from Educators (00:04:51):


Brittany shares how her eighth-grade theater teacher and later a college professor recognized her talents and encouraged her to pursue directing, highlighting the invaluable impact educators can have.


Advice for New Teachers (00:09:39):


Brittany gives insight into maintaining authenticity, high expectations, and recognizing the potential and talent in all students.


Guidance for Administrators (00:11:17):


Discover tips on how administrators can support and grow theater programs as culture drivers within schools.


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (00:12:59):


Brittany eloquently addresses the importance of inclusion and the need to put politics aside to truly reach and support students of all backgrounds.


Looking Forward to Leadership (00:18:30):


Brittany discusses her future ambitions in pursuing administration to influence positive change and extend her classroom culture to more learning environments.


Join Coach Jeffery and Brittany Walker for an insightful conversation on the necessity of the arts in education and how they cultivate not just talent but empowered, confident individuals.


Where to Find Brittany Walker:


You can connect with Brittany Walker on LinkedIn. Stay tuned to keep up with her journey as she continues to inspire and lead future generations in the world of education.


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