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Amy Blake and Reggie Harris: Family Education Program Exploring Family Trees
February 12, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
FreeThis month The Educational Initiative will explore our family trees. Where are we from? Who are our ancestors? What role have they played in our lives, even today? Together as a whole community we will begin to explore these questions.
We will be joined by Reggie Harris, a truly gifted and inspiring storyteller. Reggie’s storytelling ranges from the historical, cultural base of the Underground Railroad and the Modern Civil Rights Movement to stories that frame the rich context of our American past and present. He is also a master of sharing inspiring personal tales of lessons learned in the twists and turns along life’s moments of discovery. Today he will share with the adults the story of his family, his history. It is quite a story. While Reggie is sharing with the adults, children will be making their own family trees. Please have children bring pictures of family members as well as any information they’d like to share about their family. Please check out Reggie’s website: https://reggieharrismusic.com/
Amy Blake is a second grade teacher at Hartshorn Elementary School in Short Hills, New Jersey. She believes that if children (adults as well) were taught how to ask the big ethical questions and internalized the inquiry process, we can change the world.
Amy is passionate about modeling and teaching “big ideas” through all aspects of the curriculum. Using literature, reading, writing, and the arts, Amy is hoping to model and grow “global citizens,” children with an honest desire to know and think deeply.
She believes the world will change if we just ask three questions as a “big umbrella” for everything: “Is it safe?”, “Is it kind?” and “Does it show respect?” Take the personal and put it into the philosophical and we are all on a level playing field.
Amy creates a classroom where peace is learned, valued, and nurtured with the hope of all students taking and using this education as they walk forward in their lives.