The Power of Storytelling: Building the Future One Narrative at a Time

Join the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, in partnership with the Alliance Theatre, for our latest Critical Issues Forum, “The Power of Storytelling: Building the Future One Narrative at a Time." We are thrilled to raise up how arts education and storytelling, from early learning through high school, play a significant role in students' academic development and life success. From enhancing literacy and reading scores to improving mental health and reducing violence, arts education is an important tool for preparing students for the future.

Featured guests include:

Bridget Bailey, Early Learning Coordinator, Atlanta Public Schools

Megan Cramer, Arts Integration Specialist, Galloway School

Maya Lawrence, Allyship Program Director & Resident Artist, Alliance Theatre

Chris Moses, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director, Alliance Theatre

Adrienne Ocfemia, "Smart Guy," Incredible Book Eating Boy

Christy Todd, 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Georgia Department of Education

Andrea Washington, Georgia Wolf Trap Teaching Artist, Alliance Theatre

Briana Woods-Jager, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Emory University

We hope you will join us to learn more about the positive impact of arts education on student success!

Registration and networking begin at 9:30 a.m. The program will start promptly at 10 a.m.

Getting to the Circle Room:

• From the Woodruff Arts Center parking garage, take the elevator to Campus Level.
• Turn to your left, and walk into the Memorial Arts Building.
• Once inside, the Alliance Theatre's Coca-Cola Stage will be on your right. Walk through the lobby, passing the concierge desk and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
• Turn left around the corner, and find elevators on your left.
• Take the elevator to the third floor.
• When you get off the elevator, the Circle Room will be right in front of you.

**NOTE: Parking is strictly prohibited on the streets surrounding the Arts Center (including 15th Street) and in the Ansley Park neighborhood. Violators will be towed.

Please be advised that this event will be recorded and photographed. In attending this event, participants agree to the Woodruff Arts Center’s Grant of Permission and Release and Waiver. Please visit the Help Desk to view a copy of the Waiver and/or to inquire with questions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States