Engagement with the local Harrisonburg community has been a central part of my teaching and creative practice. My focus has been on creative expression around themes of identity and place.

Below are some examples of community-engaged learning projects that I have designed and facilitated. Some collaborations have taken place over the course of several years, and others have been semester-long connections between JMU students and high school students or elementary students.

Dreams Unfolding
Exploring Storytelling and Identity among Refugee Youth

Mindfulness Meadow
Designing an outdoor learning space with elementary students