Island Tribe Radio – Wendy Finkleman, VCA Director of Arts Education
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Wendy Finkleman
How to Grow a Community
What do mask making, comics, throwing paint at each other, Willy Wonka, and screen printing have in common? Yep, they have all been offered as part of the arts education program at the Vashon Center for the Arts.
In addition to stumping both Woody and Peggy in a game of two truths and a lie, Wendy’s delightful interview shares the out of the box thinking that comes with an arts center on a small island. We talk access, scholarships, attracting all types of students from preschool to 12th grade, taking input from islanders, and watching kids come alive.
This interview is great for island folk and those wanting to know how to make a community art program shine.
Island Tribe Radio – Alex Craighead – Innovations in Physical Education
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Alex CraigheadCo-Founder of Journeymen and Physical Education Teacher at Chautauqua Elementary
Fortress Invasion and other PE Innovations
These days, Physical Education is a place to learn to love fitness! On any given day you will see pool noodles, bike safety lessons, scooters and students sitting in circles to focus on sportsmanship and mindful breathing. Alex explains to us a tricky and complex game that the 4th and 5th grade students love called Fortress Invasion. We also talk about screen time, the obesity epidemic, team building and consent.
Learn a tip about making sure your child gets outdoor play.
This interview is great for anyone that is interested in fitness and youth.
Island Tribe Radio – Alex Craighead – The Shape of a Circle Journeymen
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11/5/2018
Alex Craighead
Peggy and Woody talk with Alex Craighead about Journeymen, an organization that tackles the unspoken rules of masculinity with mentorship circles, rites of passage nature journeys, and father/son events. Alex tells us how he and his childhood friend founded the organization and what they hope to achieve: a world where boys and men can experience a wide range of emotions. We talk about ongoing circles in schools and the way it builds connection and authenticity, the Hero’s Journey, and Alex’s own personal journey as a seemingly well adjusted youth with inner turmoil.
This episode is of interest to anyone who works with or interacts with boys. Journeymen’s school programs are currently just on Vashon Island, but rites of passage journeys and father/son events are available to all.
Island Tribe Radio – Camille Reeves – Owner of Riverbed Studio, music instructor
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There is Music in this House
Join Peggy and Woody as we talk to Camille Reeves about teaching music to young people. We chat about intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, nurturing a love of music, the effect that screen time has on our stamina for sustained practice and how to make practicing fun. Camille sings a beautiful folk song that she uses with her voice students.
This episode includes a lot of interesting material on music education and fostering a love and appreciation of music (be them on or off island).
Island Tribe Radio – Sally Adam – Family Support for Preschool Students and Families
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Sally Adam, Family Support Specialist for ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program)
Helping Kids Enter Kindergarten Prepared and Ready To Thrive
Did you know that Vashon Island is the recipient of state funds for an ECEAP preschool?
Just like Head Start the goal is a comprehensive preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families. Sally helps support the families by listening, helping them find resources, doing vision and hearing screenings, help set up dental work, providing education for parents and a million other things.
Sally says to call and talk to her to see if your child is eligible for this amazing program.
Includes information on differing ages of onset, associated symptoms, and pathophysiologies.
In this series, Dr. Brad Tyson responds to questions from Dr. Nourse on dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Dr. Steve Nourse specializes in Special Education and Social Work issues of persons with physical, mental, and sensory disabilities. He holds a master’s in social work and a Doctorate in Special Education.
Dr. Brad Tyson is a neuropsychologist at the Evergreen Medical Center, part of the Eastside Neuroscience Institute along with Overlake Medical Center.
IsAbled Series on Dementia – 4. Dementia Treatment
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11/4/2023
How is dementia treated? Topics include risk/protective factors, brain healthy lifestyle and behavior modifications, available drugs and therapies, and current prognosis.
