The Reggio Emilia theory and practice of education posits one’s learning environment as the “Third Teacher,” expanding conventional models of learning. This panel discussion explores how material-based arts environments function as “third teacher” across a variety of learning programs. Our panel of organizers, activists, and teaching artists include three UW-Madison Glass Lab alumni. These individuals bring their training in glass to their current work in youth arts education in a wide variety of educational environments across the nation, meeting young creatives where they’re at in building lives of meaning for themselves.
MODERATORS
- Erica Halverson, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, UW-Madison
- Emily Nott (they/she), PhD Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, UW-Madison
PANELISTS
- Carlos Gacharná (he/him), Youth Development Specialist at ArtworksLA and recipient of this year’s Alumni Foundation Forward Award
- Suzanne Peterson (she/her), Founder of Lil Truck of Tools, a mobile maker studio.
- Bre’Annah Stampley (they/them), Teaching Artist, Firebird After School Matters Program
- Carina Yepez, Program Specialist, Firebird Community Arts
Panel Discussion Information
Date and Time
October 27, 2023, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location
Elvehjem Building, Room L150
Free and Open to the Public
This panel discussion is supported by: the Evjue Foundation, UW-Madison Art Department, and UW-Madison Division of the Arts.