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One of my core values is in education. EACH ONE, TEACH ONE! Knowledge truly is power and as Nelson Mandala said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.". I highly resonate and believe in this quote because I have seen it. One of my greatest joys is to see that lightbulb go off for my students of a new discovery and see them share it with others.

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I love to smile and keep the positivity up! My mental health and the health of others is a priority. Share a smile today!

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I love this quote! It highly resonates and is the heart of all of my work. Finding creative practices and strategies for problem solving and creating is ideal! I have been set free by finding myself in the creative arts.  It looks different for everyone and that is the beautiful part about it!

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Trust is an essential piece of my creative collaborative practice.  If we don't trust in the process, we cannot progress.

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Our youth are so powerful, and their constantly evolving and FUN! GO YOUTH!

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This is a picture from the production "Fall the House". This was my second experience of working with an all black cast and creative team and it was wonderful experience. Being able to connect and relate to the team and my peers in a performative way was truly something that I am so grateful for. I felt embraced and seen and that cannot be replicated.

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This is an image from when I worked with the Indigenous Culture Institute. This is where I discovered much about myself and my indigenous community that was life changing! This is part of my culture that I had never tapped into or been thoroughly involved in and it was beautiful! I became hungry to learn more and I want to continue integrating it more into my life.

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I am in love with the creative risks and freedoms that the individuals in our department makes and the community that has come out of it. It continues to grow and develop it such beautiful and symbolic ways that I am eager to see flourish.

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Aesthetic is something that is so important to me in the creative process. My eyes are naturally drawn to things that just make sense to me and are appealing. Something that I have been working on developing has been finding ways to trust my intuition and creative eye. Often times if someone. disagrees or has something different to say it makes me discredit my own, but I am learning to trust it more by taking criticism or feedback as tools of improvement rather than disapproval.

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I think that when you have a community of people working towards a common goal, beautiful things emerge! As I have grown more into my role as a leader and as a collaborator I have appreciated the work of my peers and their contributions so much more! People all bring a variety of skills and specialties that you might be lacking or are not as strong in yet, and together you improve, grow, and make wonderful art.

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Sometimes ideas don't have to be completely original. They can be iterations of existing projects with your own spin of it, or a remix some might say. Sometimes there need to be improvements or there are problems that need a new creative solution!

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I love the art of focused brainstorming. When I take the time to sit with myself and really focus on what I need to do or create the possibilities are endless!

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Where do I see myself going? I feel this has been the question that I have been asked many a times, especially now with graduation coming up really soon. I really want to find a way to incorporate my two passions of education with youth and performance. The job I have now as a curriculum developer does just that, and it is something that I didn't even know was possible. My goal now is to put together my own independent courses and improve my platforms and reach. I know that I have a lot to offer and I want to continue sharing, learning, and creating with anyone who is willing to do the same!

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I was featured in this commercial! I want also will never lose my passion for performance so another one my goals is to continue pursuing acting!

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I am very knowledgeable in the creative and educational side of myself and craft, but now I am interested in learning more about the business side of things to make something functional and successful. I can have a greater reach once I understand those fundamental practices. I feel as if it is almost selfish of me to have all of this information and not share it and build communities for others to build off of.

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I want to create an inspiring and welcoming community of creators and youth.

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My Mom is the most creative person I know, and she is always a consistent source of encouragement and creativity. I LOVE YOU MOM!!!

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I started competing in HS one act play competitions freshman year of high school, and it was my absolute favorite thing! It taught me so much about being confident in my craft, and the importance of teamwork given at 100%. Once we are on stage we have one shot, one performance, one team. I quickly learned that we needed everyone and that everyone's role in the production was essential.

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These were my high school directors, George Adkison and Angeline Bradford.

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Roxanne Schroeder-Arce is one of my favorite creatives. She has and continues to inspire me every time we connect. Many of my educational and creative endeavors have been introduced through her connecting me with individuals that have lead to some of my favorite projects and experiences. I am inspired by her and her passion for bringing the arts to the youth in a creative and effective way. THANK YOU ROXANNE!