Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Storyteller, Monica Peterson has entertained at the JFK Presidential Library, Children's Museum of the Arts in Manhattan, New Britain Museum of American Art, Connecticut DEEP Great Park Pursuit, Connecticut Storytelling Festival and at festivals, museums, libraries, schools, and senior centers throughout the area. She also performs as half of the duo, The Amazing Math Wizards. As an actress, Monica can be seen currently in "An Immigrant's Story" with the theatrical troupe Themselves.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
"Washington, Lincoln, and Ludington" is an inspiring Presidents' Day celebration that even the youngest audience member can enjoy. Students:
experience the childhood struggles and triumphs of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and ride along with patriot Sybil Ludington (the female Paul Revere)
-learn about George Washington's coat, Abraham Lincoln's book, and Sybil Ludington's horse
-interact with Washington and Lincoln as puppets. After the show students can make their own puppets
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experience the childhood struggles and triumphs of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and ride along with patriot Sybil Ludington (the female Paul Revere)
-learn about George Washington's coat, Abraham Lincoln's book, and Sybil Ludington's horse
-interact with Washington and Lincoln as puppets. After the show students can make their own puppets
View Program Guide
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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 |