Podcast & Publications

Ideas for educators who want more joy and less burnout.

Listen, read, and borrow what works.

The podcast

School Sparks

Conversations and quick strategies for teachers and school leaders who want to bring the spark back.

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A book for teachers and school leaders.

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Publications

In print.

How to Teach a Play: Essential Exercises for Popular Plays cover

2019 · Contributor

How to Teach a Play: Essential Exercises for Popular Plays

My lesson on Hamlet, singled out in an Amazon review.

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(Out)laws & Justice Process Drama Handbook for Teachers cover

2010 · Contributor

(Out)laws & Justice Process Drama Handbook for Teachers

Two chapters on process drama, published as Desiree Friedmann.

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Recognizing Emotions Through Theatre Structures cover

2006 · Peer-reviewed

Recognizing Emotions Through Theatre Structures

International Journal on Learning, published under my maiden name. Still relevant today.

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Looking Through the Door Frame cover

ElevAATE · Interview

Looking Through the Door Frame

AATE’s publication on how I support youth artists in the rehearsal room.

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Resources

Classroom-ready tools.

Lessons and activities from my Artful Teaching shop on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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