Educators

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Decoding the universe: Mikky Davey brings math to life for young artists

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Meet Megan Baxter: The Pushcart Prize-winning author shares a peek into her online writing courses

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Way beyond a translating app: Arts Academy Spanish instructor Brittany Adams helps her students make real-life connections

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Interlochen’s own Courtney Kaiser-Sandler advances to quarterfinals for GRAMMY Music Educator Award

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A world of collaboration: Film & New Media instructor Lesley Tye invites her students to embrace cross-departmental work

Valade Concertmaster Dennis Kim poses with Camp students.
Interlochen Arts Camp announces 2025 Valade Concertmasters and Fellows

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Arts Academy Flute Instructor Nancy Stagnitta joins Paul Simon for North American tour

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Space for discovery: Greenacres Project producer Claire Collins draws on journalistic background in working with Arts Academy students

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The unlikely wordsmith: Academy guest author Jacques J. Rancourt turns his experience of dyslexia into literary gold

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What are the benefits of attending a performing arts high school?