melissa dertian

Passionate High School Theatre & IB teacher, imaginative dreamer, listener, learner.

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

I could speak for days about theatre students and their developing skill sets. These skills transfer, develop, and help form young people into articulate, cooperative, creative adults. https://t.co/bkqh4FNwoD

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

The 4th season announced for this amazing arts resource in Abu Dhabi. I’m so grateful for our strong working relationship. When universities connect with k-12 schools everyone wins. https://t.co/aSUvIJNeAR

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

An interesting read as I say farewell to some great colleagues. I admire my principals and can’t imagine how hard it is to do their job. https://t.co/tzlHwPIcS0

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

I can’t think of a better day. Three great IB theatre original performances and I submitted my National Board Renewal. Tons of work for all of us, but created in a context that focuses on process and reflection. #ibtheatre #nbcertification #reflective

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

Wow! An incredible talk connecting neuroscience and masks. Can’t wait to have Russell Dean at ACS for a whole day!! His thinking and masks are mind blowing! #ArtsEd #theatre https://t.co/OxoI6efrEL

[Strangeface Theatre @StrangefaceTC]

Tomorrow evening Russell Dean will be talking about why we love to believe and make believe! He's been made really welcome by the lovely schools in the UAE, many thanks to our organiser in chief - Phil Brooks and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi https://t.co/mf6MQFESUG

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

Great point in this article- our approach to kids who are not all right is -“First, take some time, and second, get caught up.” Let’s examine that. #Education #Students #atAssess #edchat https://t.co/JR3A8nlplp

[Tom Schimmer @TomSchimmer]

In High School, the Kids Are Not All Right https://t.co/jFEyZm0kt4 #atAssess

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

This trend is quite complicated- quality Arts Ed programs for aspiring teachers, funding in schools that are ready stretched, graduation requirements tell students the value of Arts in their education...#TIOS18 #ArtsEd #ArtsEducation #theatre #Education https://t.co/yNxhB2YDM8

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

More empathy and emotional intelligence for young people- Yes please! #TIOS18 #TheatreInOurSchools #theatre https://t.co/4WBlnsog27

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

1)I love NPR’s perspective 2)Reading about voice & choice in KG is thrilling. Looking forward to the research coming forth. @npr_ed #NPR #TEACHers #Education https://t.co/WP6n9p9dab

[NPR's Education Team @npr_ed]

Schools in Boston are implementing a play–based curriculum for their kindergarten students. This differs from the "kindergarten is the new first grade" approach that's become common in early-childhood circles.

https://t.co/gYrFjaXURU

[melissa dertian @dertianm]

This looks like an amazing collaboration and conference. https://t.co/Iokm2PQbzD

[Ruth Millington @ruth_millington]

Invitation | Do you want a say in theatre-making today? Join in @TheRSC and @unibirmingham at The Other Place on 20/21 July to join a conversation with theatre-artists, academics, cultural policy makers and educators: https://t.co/PFLUYcEOsz @kayewinwood @jjessicabarber