Ben Kepler is a multi-instrumentalist with a focus on the American folk music tradition. With a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Maryland and a Master of Music Education from Boston University, Ben enjoys helping other musicians participate in collective music-making.
I have been working as a cartoonist and art educator for 13 years, and have been working in schools for 21 years. I grew up reading superhero comics and now love making them and teaching others how to make them as well. Since receiving my degree in cartooning from The School of Visual Arts, I have taught art to all age groups, and have created artwork for clients including the Marvel and Disney.
Ilyana Kadushin is available for both teaching artist and touring performing artist grants. As a performer, singer and voice over actor her credits include: Nickelodeon, Discovery, BBC America, Sesame Street Television, Penguin-Random House, Cartoon Network, MTV, national commercials, animation, and video games; like Lord of The Rings. She is also a singer on soundtracks for films on HBO GO and Amazon Prime.
Laura Sturza is a writer and teacher living in Rockville, Maryland. She primarily teaches classes for older adults that incorporate her experience as a writer, storyteller, and theatre artist. She marvels over the courage and artistry of her students and welcomes the chance to work with groups of all ages and backgrounds. Laura's work is published in The Washington Post, Shondaland, AARP’s The Girlfriend, The LA Times, and Lunch Ticket, among others. Laura wrote, produced, and starred in the one-woman show, Finding the Perfect Place to Live in 111 Gyrations.
Tavish Forsyth (He/Them) is a queer improviser, educator, and word technologist.
Tavish helps learners Decode the Script, create Improv Drama Clubs, and establish Writer's Rooms. He helps educators in supporting community-focused theatre. Tavish is based in Baltimore City, which is the ancestral land of the Piscataway people. He is the founder of Bird City Improv and a teaching artist with MSDE's Centers for Creative Classrooms.
My name is Dr. Nicole, and I am an author, educator and literary coach. I have a doctoral degree from George Mason University in Education. I am also the author of two books and a collection of poems. My books are inspiring stories about overcoming difficult circumstances.
Saz's expertise rests in providing creative breakthroughs with visual storytelling workshops and captivating keynotes on how everyone is creative. Most commonly, people are not inclined to view themselves as such, thus building barriers for innovative thinking. In response, Saz provides an impactful skillset for thinking differently by exposing techniques that allows one to feel confident and connected to a purpose that unearths an unstoppable creative edge.
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Moving History teaches the story of African American people through kinetic education and performance programs. As a practical solution to increase the attention to black history in educational curriculums, the Moving History initiative works to bring the story of African Americans to students and communities through the Arts.
DuPont Brass is a unique, soulful, brass ensemble hailing from the DMV Metropolitan Area. Originally composed of five music majors from Howard University trying to raise money for tuition during the Christmas season, they have now grown to a 9-piece ensemble consisting of brass, a rhythm section, and vocalists. Gaining popularity from playing at local Metro stations, DuPont Brass started out professionally playing for weddings, banquets, and other private events in the surrounding area.
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