Melissa is a Woman in Science, an Australian-U.S. dual citizen, writer, and educator. She received her Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina in 1998, then […]
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Nick Courmon is a poet, spoken word artist, educator, and community organizer. In 2020, Nick received a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University […]
Number Drummer creator, Troy Kryzalka, has worked in music and education for over 20 years. Along with being a musician and classroom teacher, Troy has worked in curriculum […]
At age 18, Mounzeo started playing music . His interest in his country’s traditional rhythm with the Ngoma drum developed quickly. Mounzeo continued to train and improve his […]
Sarah Council is a choreographer, teaching artist and the artistic director of Sarah Council Dance Projects (SCDP), a contemporary modern dance company based in Charlotte, NC. SCDP’s education […]
With a deep respect for lyrical storytelling, cellist/singer-songwriter Shana Tucker’s melodies weave strong hints of jazz, classical, soulful folk, acoustic pop and R&B into a distinctive rhythmic tapestry. […]
stArt of Cool (SOC) is a music education program that launched June 2014 under the non-profit umbrella The Art of Cool Project. SOC continues its mission of providing […]
Beautifully rebellious and refreshingly original, The Beast is one of the most imaginative bands to emerge from North Carolina’s burgeoning music scene. The Durham-based quartet fearlessly navigates worlds […]
Teli Shabu is a professional musician originally from Liberia, West Africa. Teli grew up in a family performance ensemble where art was a way of life. A Forward […]
The Traveling Tortoise was founded on the principles of the importance of early childhood science education and conservation through education. For over a decade, The Traveling Tortoise has […]