Akua Kouyate-Tate

Vice President, Education @Wolf_Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts /#artsed / #earlyed / #edpolicy

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Join Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts Jan 26-30 for Arts Integration Week, a creative exploration of arts integration in early childhood, including a special classroom/family event: “Wintertime Wiggles & Giggles.” Register → https://t.co/WPMF3rjJP7

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With thousands of new children’s books released each year, finding one that truly speaks to you can feel daunting. Wolf Trap’s early childhood development specialists share five suggestions to get you started. → https://t.co/eAaQ6WPKoF #Literacy #ChildrensBooks

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Are you a college student or recent grad looking for opportunities in the performing arts, social media, graphic design, production, or special events? It's not too early to apply for a summer #Internship at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. → https://t.co/UGXqk2nnLn

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Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Ambo Tazanu credits her initial interest in the arts to her high school drama teacher, Ms. Martin: "It was the first thing I really cared about." A professional performer and teaching artist, Tazanu offers advice for teachers. ⬇️ #TeacherTwitter

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Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Sue Trainor uses arts integration techniques in the #EarlyEd classroom to encourage children to engage and participate in active and creative learning experiences. What are her goals for the educator? ⬇️ #TeacherTwitter

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Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Terry Leonino has been a staple of the folk music scene as part of the ensemble group, Magpie. Her love for music extends to classrooms + her work with children: "Children remind us why we’re alive." Find out what she loves about teaching music.⬇️

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"Each sound is like a word; a word becomes a sentence, a sentence a paragraph, and a paragraph a story." Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Mimi Kitchen fell in love with music as a child. Now, she uses her talent to help teachers integrate the arts into #STEM learning. Learn about Mimi⬇️

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Our interns are so nice we have to thank them twice! A BIG thank you for their hard work this season in making Wolf Trap THE place to be for live music + family experiences in #NoVa! Keep up to date on our opportunities for students + grads: https://t.co/UGXqk2nnLn #Internships

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As our fall interns head back home, we want to give them a BIG thank you for their hard work this season! You help make Wolf Trap THE place to be for live music + family experiences in #NoVa! Keep up to date on our opportunities for students + grads: https://t.co/UGXqk2mPVP

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Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long returns Sat, Dec 6! Bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer to this free community event. RSVP today! → https://t.co/2GOkpD3LWl #holidayseason #NoVa #familyfuntime #weekendfun #WolfTrap

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Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Corina Dalzell likes to let the students lead the movement. An Appalachian choreographer, Dalzell enjoys finding ways to make dance more accessible to people of all abilities. What does she hope to pass on through her work? Learn below. ⬇️#AdaptiveDance

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#DYK Wolf Trap's education initiatives reach more than 100,000 children, families, and teachers each year? This #GivingTuesday become a Wolf Trap member and help bring exceptional arts education programs to our community. → https://t.co/sBmqMez898

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Hurry! Don't let that opportunity get away! Are you a college student/recent grad looking for opportunities in the performing arts? The deadline for spring #Internships at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is Dec. 1: https://t.co/uhPXodmmVK #ArtsJobs

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"Words have power, and words can shift reality." Thanks to MisterDrB + all of the presenters at this year's @NAEYC Conference for inspiring us with their leadership, presenting us with insightful case studies + leaving us with takeaways to implement into our own work. #NAEYC2026

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Why storytelling matters.

#Literacy #Childrensbooks

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How do you approach #STEAM learning in the #EarlyEd classroom? Last week Wolf Trap held a science book exploration, at which Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Penny Russell demonstrated how she uses puppetry to make #STEM concepts more easily digestible to young children. Watch!⬇️

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√ Water Bottle
√ Laptop
√ Inspirational Stickers
Packed all of our essentials!
Day 1: NAEYC Conference 2025, here we come!
@NAEYC #NAEYC #NAEYCConference2025 #NAEYCSponsor

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Q: "Where can I find new teaching strategies for my #EarlyEd classroom?"
A: "Try our education newsletter! We share ideas for engaging young children utilizing the power of the arts!"
Next topic: Creating arts experiences for multilingual audiences. → https://t.co/Mljp4EPd4T

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Last week’s PD training brought together 15 Wolf Trap Teaching Artists + four @FCPS educators, who provided insight on how to work best in the first-grade classroom: "First-graders want to take on challenges, they want to be independent, but they still need to be supported.”

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“Let’s all move like an octopus!” Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Valerie Branch visited New Hope Christian Academy this week as part of a special residency conducted through Delta Wolf Trap, Delta Arts’ early childhood program. Learn more: https://t.co/6X4zTgaav4