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2.29 Virtual PLC 2 Mar 27, 2020

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In this episode theatre teachers Jerry Seeger (FL), Grace Stanton (CA), and Christie Blewett (MD) come together to discuss creativity, self care and online resources and strategies during the transition to e learning.

2.28 A Conversation with Meredith Daniel Mar 25, 2020

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This week Jimmy talks to Tennessee middle school theatre teacher Meredith Daniel. She speaks about her love of middle school kids and her experience with burnout and finding balance!
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2.27 Virtual PLC- Middle School Theatre Teachers Mar 20, 2020

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In this episode Jimmy gets 4 past guests together to have a virtual PLC for middle school theatre! Season 1 guest Marissa Brady from Arizona proposed this episode and she is joined by season 2 guests Joan Schubin from New Jersey, Jeffrey Ott from Texas, and Meredith Daniel from Tennessee to discuss the transition to online learning in the wake of COVID-19, their favorite lessons and projects to teach, dealing with kids who don't want to be in their classes, and much more! This is the first in what is hoped to become a regular feature on THED Talks!
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2.26 A Conversation with Dana Dellamonica Mar 18, 2020

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This week Jimmy speaks with Las Vegas, NV theatre teacher Dana DellaMonica. She talks about her experience in the professional world, teaching in Dubai, and working with 1st through 8 graders on Shakespeare, musical theatre, and devised theatre!

2.25 A Conversation with Sarah Derrer Mar 11, 2020

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This week Jimmy talks to Bluffton, SC theatre teacher Sarah Derrer. Sarah was Jimmy's last student teacher he hosted. Sarah speaks about the transition from college to professional work, collaboration with colleagues, and living a zero waste lifestyle!

2.24 A Conversation with Jerry Seeger Mar 04, 2020

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This week Jimmy talks with Florida theatre teacher, Jerry Seeger. He passionately talks about his work with his students, his one more show Demerits, Detentions, & Dismissals..., winning Theatre Teacher of the Year, and helping to establish a Fine Arts Signing Day in his school!

2.23 A Conversation with George Younts Feb 26, 2020

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This week Jimmy talks with friend and former colleague George Younts. He teaches at Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston, SC. In this episode he talks about his traveling improvisation comedy troupe, working with Shakespeare, his one man show, and the importance of attending conferences with your students!

2.22 A Conversation with Ian Doescher Feb 19, 2020

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This week Jimmy talks to best selling author Ian Doescher. He is the mastermind behind the William Shakespeare Star Wars series, MacTrump, Much Ado About Mean Girls, and the Shakespeare 2020 Project .

2.21 A Conversation with Michael Meyer Feb 12, 2020

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This week Jimmy welcomes Michael Meyer to the podcast. He is the Director of Education at the Academy of Makeup Arts in Nashville, TN. He speaks about his work in makeup, wig making, and animatronics. His work in the professional film world, professional opera, time abroad, and his time in academia paved the way for his work now in training young artists in a highly intensive program in makeup arts!

2.20 A Conversation with Bradlee W. Skinner Feb 05, 2020

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This week Jimmy talks with Wyoming theatre teacher Bradlee W. Skinner. He is a multiple teacher of the year winner for his district and even nationally. He talks about his experience as an administrator, our responsibility to our students when it comes to trauma, and his colorful journey to being a theatre teacher, speaker, and author.

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