Maria Krey Gibson

The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public Educators

Education EN ↓ 80 episodes

The goal of this podcast is to offer space and connection for the K-12 Dance Education community and our colleagues. Every two weeks, I hope you’ll join me and guests as we talk about education, creative expression, and the points of connection in the various parts of our humanity.

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Maria Krey Gibson

Episodes

Unlocking Potential with Mike Esperanza 01.05.2022 1:54:59

Mike Esperanza, a Filipino American, is currently a guest teacher at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma for the Department of Dance. He is one of the three guest I will be talking to during the month of May to explore the significance of Asian American/ Pacific Islanders in Dance Education.  To connect with Mike, you can find him on Instagram @mikeesperanza @baredanceco @e...

Teaching with the Moon Cycle. 17.04.2022 28:45

In this episode I share my love for astrology and how it helped me regulate my time and energy. I truly think with astrology I would have left teaching many years ago. It has helped me fend off burn out. I hope this episode with help you restore your energy too! Are you an educator with ideas you want to share? Contact me on Instagram @mkgmoves or e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com. Thank you for l...

Connie Ellis, my mentor teacher! 03.04.2022 56:45

In this second episode, I connect with Connie Ellis. Mrs. Ellis was my mentor teacher while I was a student teacher, and one of the first dance teachers in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Without her work, U.S. Grant's dance program and the foundation of my curriculum wouldn't exist. I hope this episode inspires you to celebrate and honor you mentor teacher! Are you a teacher with a topic you're pas...

Building a bridge with Brandi 20.03.2022 1:23:50

In this first episode Brandi and I discuss our Dance Philosophy that we wrote for the Oklahoma State Department of Education's Art Tech grant. This conversation includes how we need a bridge to the resources that exist/ or coming into existence. Brandi is an inspiring human doing incredible things in and out of the classroom. Connect with her on Instagram @starstarkelley or Facebook Brandi Kelley....

Mic check! 27.02.2022 1:16

Are you a public school dance teacher? This podcast is for you. 