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𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏—𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏? This is another 1 of the inquiries we’ll also dive into during Enchanted this year (with me!!). Enchanted is a gathering that has carved out a very special corner in my heart, and I am beyond thrilled to return, this…

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Yesterday I had one of those conversations that fills your cup. I reconnected with Emma Goodman, a high school friend who I haven’t spoken to in years—our last in-person memory is a blurry, joy-filled trip to Amsterdam nearly a decade ago! ✨ I reached out after seeing her amazing project Embolden by Em, and I’m…

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This week, I’m running a course on Positive Education, and so much of our discussion has turned to how powerful nature’s role is in well-being and a positive mindset. From a walk in nature to calm our nervous system to holding classes outdoors to engage deeper and with more joy, we are all in agreement…

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Just last week, I was deeply honoured to be re-elected to serve another four years as a trustee on the board of ISTA – Global Learning Through the Arts. It is a privilege to continue advocating for the power of theatre alongside such an inspiring community and learning so much from my fellow trustees and…

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Two of my favorite drama techniques aren’t just fun for kids—they help develop essential 21st-century skills like confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration. 🎭 Hot-Seating – Kids step into character and answer questions in role, strengthening their quick thinking, creativity, and ability to express ideas on the spot—valuable skills for public speaking, leadership, and communication. 🎭…

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