Staff Development
 Workshops for teachers

 Since 1993, Jim has worked with teachers from many school systems in
 southwestern Ohio to raise their awareness of the arts in and around them, and how to use the arts to help deliver course content in creative and effective ways. The length of workshops is flexible.

 "Am I an Artist?" is especially effective for teachers who do not feel
 connected to the arts in any special way, with the goal in mind that once
 they see their own relationship to the arts on several levels, they will be
 much more inclined to use artistic elements in their teaching practices.

"The Science of Music for Teachers" is a workshop
designed to demonstrate
the many connections between
the musical arts and many
branches of science. Teachers
get hands-on experience
with musical instruments and
electronic equipment.
No special training in either
music or science is required.

 Jim's newest workshop is called "Strumming the Standards," and was
 recently developed under the guidance of Kennedy Center trainers. In this 'hands-on" experience, Jim teaches ukulele basics to teachers (no previous
 musical experience required!) and how to incorporate the playing of this
 instrument into content delivery in the classroom.

 Comments from teachers:

 References:

 Mary Carr, Executive Director, The Muse Machine (Dayton, OH)
 (937) 222-MUSE.

 Lorna Dawes, former Executive Director, The Muse Machine and former 
 Arts Series Director, Wright State University

 Terry Riley, Assistant Superintendent, Centerville Schools,
 (937) 433-8841.

For Dayton area residencies, phone (937) 435-1858,
or email Jim at jim@mccutcheon.biz.

Outside the Dayton area, call the G.G. Greg Agency at (216) 692-1193
or email gggregagy@aol.com.  

Jim's CDs are available at www.store.mccutcheon.biz.