2017 WSI Summer Institute (MGCCC Hospitality Resort Management Center): Full Schedule

1:30pm CDT

Camouflage, Mimicry, OH MY!

Students love science, but many times lack the vocabulary and knowledge to be successful. Reader's Theater scripts use science texts to increase vocabulary and understanding of science concepts. You'll get a Reader's Theater text ready to use in the classroom and learn to create Reader's Theater scripts for diverse reading levels.

Speakers

Catherine Enis

Teacher, TPSD

Tuesday June 13, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 222

60 min. Breakout, Drama

3:00pm CDT

Creating Videos in the Classroom

Can YouTube be a force for good in the classroom? Yes! Teach kids to use videos as a way of digging deeper for content knowledge, such as creating a newscast to present information.

Speakers

Lindsay Brett

Lindsay Brett is an administrator at Plantersville Middle School. She served as a theatre teacher for 12 years at Tupelo Middle where she implemented a character ed /PBIS/ student motivation program using videos with her character "Gladys." Gladys now travels to churches, conferences... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hall B

60 min. Breakout, Drama

3:00pm CDT

Pictures to Life

This session will focus on utilizing historical images (drawings and photographs) to create improvised scenes. Pictures to Life is a technique that allows participants to imagine and enact actual events aided by primary and secondary sources. Participants will understand the purpose and value of integrating drama theatre and historical events.

Speakers

Zeb Hollins III

Arts Coach, KID smART

Zeb Hollins III studied Speech/Theatre at Southern University and worked and studied Educational Theatre with New York University’s Creative Arts Team as a Master Actor/Teacher for six years. While in New York, he performed in numerous productions at The Billie Holiday Theatre... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 216

60 min. Breakout, Drama

3:00pm CDT

Planets And People: 5th & 6th Grade Science/Monologue Writing Integration

In this model lesson, participants will learn how to effectively and efficiently integrate the theatrical art of monologue writing and expressive performance within a lesson about the inner planets of the solar system. Leave with a strong sense of how to use arts integration to deepen and reinforce the academic content you teach.

Speakers

Sean Glazebrook

Sean Glazebrook is an educator, actor, and founding member of the NOLA Project, as well as the Director of Arts Programs for Lusher Charter Schools. He holds a dual B.F.A. in Theatre & History from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, an Ed.M. in Education Policy & Management from Harvard’s... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 222

60 min. Breakout, Drama

11:15am CDT

Bringing the Watershed to Life

Create and perform an "Environmental Sound Performance" representing the sounds of the inhabitants of the Pascagoula Watershed. (Based on "The Watershed and Me... A-Z".) You'll get a copy of the book, a lesson plan and learn how to use the field guide cards!

Speakers

Althea Jerome

Kathryn Lewis and Althea Jerome have been Teaching Artists for the last 30+ years. Jerome is a musician/retired public music teacher and taught graduate and undergraduate college classes. Lewis has a background in theatre, arts integration, and taught and directed college theatre... Read More →

kathryn lewis

MS Gulf Coast Community College

Watershed and Me Chant pdf

Watershed and Me Creative Visualization pdf

Watershed and Me Handout COVER pdf

Watershed and Me Impact Chart pdf

Watershed and Me Lesson Plan pdf

Watershed and Me Print and Web Resources pdf

Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 215

60 min. Breakout, Drama, Music, Other

11:15am CDT

Immersive Theatre: The White Dog and the Sacred Pole

Step into the past and reenact the journey of the ancestors of Mississippi's Choctaw people as they seek a new home. Experience a style of theatre in which you collectively follow the cues of a storyteller who guides you through the "Legend of the White Dog and the Sacred Pole."

Speakers

John Howell

Casey Elementary School

John Howell has a BA in English and Theatre from MSU. He has been the Arts Facilitator and drama teacher at Casey Elementary School for twenty years. He has also worked at New Stage Theatre as an actor and Education Director, and he sometimes writes, acts, and directs with Fondren... Read More →

Immersive Theatre The White Dog and the Sacred Pole pdf

Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 222

60 min. Breakout, Drama

11:15am CDT

Stories From the Heart Of the Baobab Tree

Use the ancient techniques of storytelling to inspire, enlighten, and encourage students to seek out and learn universal values such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Speakers

Terrence Roberts

Da Terrence Roberts is a jali/griot or storyteller in the West African Tradition of Jaliyaa. As a teaching artist/storyteller in the style of Jaliyaa Roberts embraces the teaching power of words and music. Students are fascinated with the culture, stories, and musical instruments... Read More →

Study Guide for Stories From The Heart of the Baobab Tree pdf

Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 221

60 min. Breakout, Drama

1:30pm CDT

Advocacy in Action: MAAE Teaching Artists Share Arts in Academics Residency Experiences in MS Schools

Learn how schools can apply for a scholarship for a 2017 Teaching Artist residency that weaves Dance, Media Arts, Visual Arts, Theatre, or Creative Writing into other academics. Come network with Teaching Artists who are experienced in the arts integration approach designed to nurture student creativity and deepen student understanding for success.

Speakers

Jerry Jenkins

kathryn lewis

MS Gulf Coast Community College

Richelle Putnam

Richelle Putnam is the Arts Project Director for The Montgomery Institute. She is also a Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) Teaching Artist/Roster Artist (Literary), a Mississippi Humanities Speaker, and a 2014 MAC Literary Arts Fellow. She writes for Mississippi Magazine, Town... Read More →

Terrence Roberts

Dr. Penny Wallin

Dr. Penny Wallin is Executive Director for MS Alliance for Arts Education and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at MS State University Meridian. She has worked as teacher, teaching artist, principal, curriculum director (with a humanities emphasis), clinical professor... Read More →

Julie White

Mississippi Arts Commission (USA)

Julie White, Associate Professor and Director of Dance Education, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance from the University of Illinois and a Master of Fine Arts in choreography from the Ohio State University, along with Ohio Licensure in K-12 Dance Education. She performed... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hall B

60 min. Breakout, Creative Writing, Dance/Movement, Drama, Music, Visual Arts

1:30pm CDT

Mask Movement and Story Theatre: Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock

Transform a story from the page to the the classroom floor using the Actor's Tools (Body Voice, Imagination, Concentration) to bring the printed word to life!

Speakers

Patricia Carreras

Teaching Artist

Patricia Carreras is an actor, a mime, a puppeteer, and a director. She has been working as a teaching artist since 1985, sharing her skills and her art forms in thousands of schools across the nation. She attended SUNY Buffalo and earned a Masters Degree in Theatre and Film in 1984... Read More →

ANANSI INSTITUTE 17 MASK MIME MOVEMENT docx

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 211

60 min. Breakout, Dance/Movement, Drama

1:30pm CDT

Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmatic, and Resilience: Storytelling to Teach the 4th “R”

Why do children give up after one failure? Inspire them with stories that explore resilience, a trait all students need to be successful! Look closely at characters, dissect their slip-ups, and nurture vocabulary and problem-solving skills!

Speakers

Doris Jones

Storyteller/Teaching Artist

Doris Jones grew up in Memphis, but found her way south where she fell utterly and completely in love with the people, stories, and slower pace of Mississippi. While reading to her young children, she discovered the fun of dramatic expression and later channeled this interest into... Read More →

Breakout Session “Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmatic, and Resilience Storytelling to Teach the 4th “R” pdf

Aesop's Fables Lesson Plan Doris Jones pdf

Wednesday June 14, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 216

60 min. Breakout, Drama

1:30pm CDT

I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More: An Arts Integrated All About Me Unit

Learn to integrate drama, music, and visual arts using activities based on the book "I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More," including self portraits by Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and other famous artists. Then create your own messy self portrait inspired by the main character in the book!

Speakers

Miriam Carman

Madison Avenue Elemantary

Miriam Carman has 13 ½ years experience in elementary education, both regular education and special education. She works to individualized instruction based on students’ needs and interest to ensure all students achieve their full potential. After teaching regular education... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 215

60 min. Breakout, Dance/Movement, Drama, Music, Visual Arts

1:30pm CDT

Tiny Toy Tales

Tiny Toy Tales are a simple, effective literacy strategy for involving students in storytelling. Tiny props create a visual map of the story, creating understanding of story elements, structure, and sequence. Create a tiny toy box, incorporate facial expressions, gestures, use vocal inflections for characters, and implement classroom management to keep everyone engaged!

Speakers

Rachel Pomeroy

Rachel Pomeroy is a native of Meridian. Rachel holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Mississippi State University and a Masters Degree in Music Education form The University of Georgia. Rachel has taught three different states and all grades ranging from Pre-K through 12th... Read More →

TINY TOY TALES handouts Rachel Pomeroy pdf

Thursday June 15, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 221

60 min. Breakout, Dance/Movement, Drama, Music

9:45am CDT

Utilizing Improvisation in the Classroom and Beyond

Misfit Monkeys Comedy Troupe will teach you how to use improvisation in the classroom. Teachers and students benefit from learning different ways to communicate, foster collaboration in groups, encourage creativity and making learning fun! Misfit Monkeys is ready to teach you games to play and different approaches to use in your classroom.

Friday June 16, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Theater in the Round

60 min. Breakout, Drama