May 4, 2010 For those in the know, my trip was delayed because of a long VISA approval process and then my flight just barely missed the volcanic ash over Europe.  Despite all that, I am here, mostly settled in and

November 29, 2009 2009 Fulbright Nehru Senior Research Scholar in Education.  Heading to Chennai, India in March 2010 for six months to implement a project entitled, "Animating Mythological Histories: Investigating a Drama-based Pedagogy."  More information to follow as the time approaches.

June 23, 2017 As I travel for work, I’ve notice how few elephants I encounter.  Now, in truth, there are no elephants in Samoa (where I am currently working). In fact, there are no elephants in most of the overseas places

June 18, 2017 Devising develops plays. Devising develops artists. In addition, this process of generating material through improvisation enticingly offers insight into people and places even as the experience encourages an artistic freedom that can be, well, deliciously dangerous.  A young

June 12, 2017 I enjoy celebrating my professional colleagues' successes. I have to say, truthfully, that I am so much more engaged by the authentic discovery of personal artistry by the young and the novice.  Small, undocumented moments when an individual

May 6, 2017 Several times when I have stopped by local stories or visited the McDonald’s drive-thru (Yes, I gave in and visited the golden arches here in Samoa), I either lost or gained a penny. In each case, my total