S3 Ep21: None of Us is as Smart as All of Us with Argy Nestor

<p>During this episode of <em>Why Change?</em> Jeff shares some reflections about the resilience of the creative community in his home state of Maine in the wake of recent tragedy. He interviews longtime arts education leader and advocate, Argy Nestor, who shares reflections on changemaking at the local, state, and international levels. They reflect on working together, perseverance, and a commitment to investing in people and relationships.</p> <p>In this episode you’ll learn:</p> <ol> <li><p>How the arts are naturally integrated into our teaching, learning, and ways of life;</p> </li> <li><p>Ways to center relationships in cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers; and</p> </li> <li><p>Why committing to creative and education practices can make the difference in our work.</p> </li> </ol> <p>Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including: </p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://meartsed.wordpress.com">Argy’s Point of View: Maine Arts Ed blog</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Programs/MAAI">Maine Arts Education Partners in Leadership</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://hundred.org/en">HundrED</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1bXuKOhAqY">Teaching and Learning in Malawi Argy Nestor &amp; Lindsay Pinchbeck </a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://checkout.square.site/buy/JBHALDLIIYZY7U4MGUERWXY4">Catching Fireflies book</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.enoughplays.com">Enough. Plays to End Gun Violence</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/lewiston">Supporting Victims and Families of the Tragedy in Lewiston</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>ABOUT ARGY NESTOR: </p> <p>Argy Nestor has been passionate about education for 40 years. She started her career as a visual arts teacher (30 years), served as the visual and performing arts specialist at the Maine Department of Education (7 years) and was the Director of Arts Education at the Maine Arts Commission since 2013. Argy