My teaching philosophy in a nutshell is: “let the learners shine!”
No matter what subject I am teaching — be it performing arts, visual arts, academic subjects, or an integrated combination — and no matter who I’m teaching it to — children, teenagers, adults, or older adults — my purpose is the same: to support the learners in expressing their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences in evocative ways that move people.
About the Artist
Leslie Sapp is a creator, performer, teacher, and director of movement-based story theatre and an Arts-Integration Specialist with special expertise in the integration of drama, movement, and storytelling activities into English language teaching. Leslie is passionate about supporting the creative self expression of immigrants and refugees, older adults, and other marginalized populations. Leslie holds an MA in ESL, a Post Graduate Diploma in Drama in Education, a BFA in Visual Arts, and a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA).Artist's Statement
Featured Programs by Leslie Sapp: For ESL students: English-through-drama For people with dementia: TimeSlips Creative Storytelling For anybody and everybody: Embodying Life StoriesArts in Education
Audiences Types: Grades Pre-K – 2, Grades 3-5, Middle School (6-8 grade), High School (9-12 grade), Creative Aging (Older Adults), English Language Learners, Educators