Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Vision

Lawrence Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts educators will utilize the gradual release model of effective instruction to develop independent learners who demonstrate artistic literacy through exhibition and performance, and broaden their understanding of how arts connect to the larger community and their own life experiences. 

 

Accomplishments

Theater:

  • The Wiz- National Performing Arts Festival
    Awards: Best Solo performer and Superior Rating for Excellence in Artistry
  • Tom Sawyer
  • RENT
  • Middle School Musical Theater Festival 
  • National Theater Conference 
     

Music:

  • District Music Concert (K-12)
  • MMEA Conference 
     

Dance:

  • I Am Lawrence 
  • Visual Arts:
  • District Self- Portrait and Art Show (K-12)
  • Accelerated Arts (theater, music and visual art) exhibition and performance
  • Visual Arts recycled fashion show
  • NAEA Convention 

     

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District Arts and Enrichment Directory

District Arts and Enrichment
Title Name Phone Email
Deputy Superintendent &
Chief Academic Officer
Melissa Spash (978) 722-8641 x25641 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Supervisor of Visual and
Performing Arts
Heather Langlois 978-975-5905 x25746 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visual & Performing Arts
Expert Educator
Patricia Ruiz NA This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Performance Coach Laurie Donlan NA This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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