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Day of the Dead

September 28, 2009

I had a call the other day from the local Children’s Museum asking if we would like to create a display for their Dia de Los Muertos celebration.  Because it is a display meant for children, explained the coordinator, there should be no reference to cigarettes or alcohol.  Reasonable parameters.  I am always happy to [...]

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The Third Teacher

September 22, 2009

Beautifully written, complete with a brilliant manifesto that articulates an innovative and imperative vision for education, The Third Teacher Project is a collaboration of many minds from the fields of architecture and design who come together in the shared conviction of a quality education for all.
I discovered the Third Teacher website this summer, when I [...]

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Determination

September 18, 2009

Week four and the mural design is still in process, but we are definately getting closer to a final design.  In the classroom, we talked a lot about conveying concept through image.  The mural is for a youth center sponsored by the Gang Outreach and Intervention program, so ultimately the design should be relevant to [...]

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One Week In, Changing Direction

August 25, 2009

So, the first week is over and I can honestly say that it was great.  Great to have a room full of collected materials waiting to be used, great to have such talented and visionary co-workers, great to see my students well and ready to work.  Most of them have returned safe and sound, well, [...]

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Teach sustainability through design

July 20, 2009

The USGBC asked me to share some of my thoughts regarding a project I facilitated with my students last year.  This is the article as it appeared in the USGBC’s K-12 newsletter from June 2009.
Project Profile
Imago Dei Middle School, Tucson, Ariz.
“It is the spirit of the child that can determine the [...]

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