Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
I believe that engagement leads to learning. As a teaching artist I seek to engage each student fully, catalyzing curiosity and empowering self-expression in a richly differentiated style.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | Italian, French, German |
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Testimonials
"Tom Lee is an inspirational, motivational treasure."
- Lucy Calkins, Director of Columbia Teacher College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University, NY
"Tom's performances were evocative. Students were transported by the sweep of his artistry and the depth of his knowledge." - Linda Friedlaender, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT
- Lucy Calkins, Director of Columbia Teacher College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University, NY
"Tom's performances were evocative. Students were transported by the sweep of his artistry and the depth of his knowledge." - Linda Friedlaender, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT
Description
WORLD FOLKTALES: The world's oldest literary genre, folktales engage and delight students of all ages. Tom Lee presents a wide array of stories, all sensitively researched and performed for students in grades K-8. Tom chooses stories from his that are appropriate for each audience. He also works with teachers to present stories that support curricula in Language Arts and Social Studies.
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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 |