Author Archives: Sheila Kerrigan

Presenting at A+ Schools Conference

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Sheila Kerrigan

We are excited to be presenting at the A+ Schools 20th Anniversary Conference in Durham, NC, at the Carolina Theater, on August 3-5th. http://www.aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov/workshops/conference Sheila Kerrigan leads a workshop for educators on “Fostering Creative Thinking in the Classroom.” Here is … Continue reading →

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Presenting in Chattanooga

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sheila Kerrigan

Sheila Kerrigan was invited to present a workshop, called, “How Do I Get My Students to Collaborate and Discuss Effectively?” at the 2013 Arts and Education Forum of the Southeast Center for Education in the Arts in Chattanooga, TN on … Continue reading →

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Arts Integration Workshop in Wilmington NC

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Sheila Kerrigan

Closing the Literacy Gap With Arts Integration On June 13 & 14, 2012, the Southeast Center for Arts Integration and Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, came together to offer this unique professional development workshop for Elementary educators–classroom generalists,  and … Continue reading →

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NC Arts Education Commission’s Arts Education Plan

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Sheila Kerrigan

The North Carolina General Assembly has approved the creation of an Arts Education Commission to oversee the implementation of recommendations from the Senate Bill 66 Task Force. The recommendations call for a comprehensive arts education plan where arts are a … Continue reading →

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Sandy Ridge Elementary School Faculty Training

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Sheila Kerrigan

Martha Burdette and Sheila Kerrigan led a two-day professional development session for the faculty of Sandy Ridge Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School, a brand-new arts magnet in Durham, NC. Teachers began the first day with collaboration skill-building, so that … Continue reading →

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SE Center for Arts Integration Led Orange County Arts Commission’s Artists’ Salon

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Sheila Kerrigan

Jef, Martha and Sheila led an Artist Salon on Becoming a Teaching Artist for 22 potential teaching artists on Friday, August 19th, 2011, at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC, under the auspices of the Orange County Arts Commission. We demonstrated … Continue reading →

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