Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
David Harrell is an international award-winning actor, speaker and disability advocate, originally from Brunswick, Georgia, now residing in New York City. Most recently he performed Off-Broadway in the New York revival of "The Artificial Jungle" by Charles Ludlum and in the New York Times Critic's pick "The Healing: by Samuel D. Hunter. He has guest starred on television series including "The Code", "Bull" and "Law and Order: SVU".
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
David always wanted to be a part of the normal playground games, but was only included when the other kids recognized that his prosthetic hook made him perfect for the part of Captain Hook in Peter Pan. Always wanting more, David demonstrates that by not judging a book by its cover, everybody grows. This moving and humorous look at growing up without a right hand serves as an excellent vehicle for character development curriculum and teaches how David demonstrated perseverance and overcame the struggles of identity.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |