MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Partners in Education Team, comprised of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a one-day professional development workshop on arts integration for educators and administrators on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Renaissance Theatre.
This workshop is ideal for primary, intermediate, and middle grades educators (most beneficial for those teaching students in grades K-8).
Teaching artist and National Board Certified Teacher Paige Whelan will lead the interactive session, Animation Challenges: Inspiring Collaboration and Problem-Solving.
The workshop is free for all participants thanks to the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council and Charles P. Hahn of Cleveland Financial.
Participants will learn how to engage students in problem-solving and collaboration through animation challenges.
Using simple tools like Google Slides, teachers will explore how students can create GIFs or digital flipbooks to demonstrate their understanding of various curriculum concepts, including science, social studies, reading, and math.
This innovative approach inspires creativity, encourages collaboration, and fosters a sense of community. Most importantly, it equips students with the confidence and critical thinking skills they need to solve problems independently and as a team.
The workshop will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. Registration is free and open to all area teachers and school administrators.
Attendees will also gain contact hours toward Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). For more information or to register, visit rentickets.org.
About Paige Whelan
Paige Whelan is a seasoned educator, teaching artist, and problem-solver with over 20 years of experience. She has designed and implemented arts-integrated technology programs for schools, mentored educators, and developed innovative teaching strategies.
Paige is a National Board Certified Teacher and an endorsed teaching artist with the John F. Kennedy Center’s National Roster.
Her workshops reflect her dedication to empowering teachers and students through creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
About the Mansfield Partners in Education Team
The Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts supports professional learning in the arts for educators. The Mansfield team, inducted in 2010, is one of fewer than 100 partnership sites nationwide and includes the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools.
Sponsors
This workshop is made possible through the generous support of Cleveland Financial Group — Charles P. Hahn, CFP, and the Ohio Arts Council.