Kathy Teel is a freelance writer and editor. She also helps run a community theatre, and teaches both at the high school and college levels.
Going to summer camp is a childhood experience no one should miss. Here, an expert in kids with special needs shares 5 ways to tell if camp staffers have the heart (and training) to embrace a child with disabilities. By Katherine Teel Summer camp is an unforgettable rite of passage for kids — but for […]
Believe it or not, rock music lessons offer some perks you might not find with other instruments. Prepare to be schooled in the art of rock!
What makes theatre camps, acting camps, and performing arts camps applauded in some cities — and scoffed in others? Our author explores what happened in two nearby towns, and what theatre programs can learn from the kids’ reactions. By Katherine Teel For as long as anyone can remember, Mt. Vernon Community Theatre (MVCT) in Mount […]
Many of us are in the dark about what to say to a parent whose child has disabilities. We don’t know what’s okay (or offensive) language. We aren’t sure when (or whether) we should ask questions. We want to be sensitive — but worry we making unintended blunders. Here, our author — an educator who […]
“Ya got trouble, with a capital T” when your family time feels scattered and you’re not connecting with your kids. Here’s how The Music Man helped this single mother strengthen family bonds — while doing something special for herself. By Katherine Teel For the past four years, two things have happened every summer. The Hazelton […]
Acting Classes For Kids Many young people graduate high school with a passionate relief that they will never again have to participate in a pageant, exhibit, or production. But a few kids discover that standing in front of an adoring crowd belting out a solo or delivering a monologue is sheer heaven. They can’t get […]