Jesse Bastarache, a high school teacher in Waltham MA, shares effective strategies for integrating Social Emotional Learning into her high school theatre curriculum, and reflects on its impact on the students in her classes. As Jesse says, "Happy Teaching!"

And in case you're curious, Jesse's Bio:Jesse is a veteran Theater & Dance teacher in the Waltham public schools, having taught every grade level (and in almost every school!) in her 19 year career. Dancing and performing since she could “ball change,” she has spent the entirety of her career using her passion to create extracurricular theatrical opportunities for all students in her district through plays, musicals and dance performances.

Jesse earned her degree in Theater Education from Emerson college and her masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Western New England college.

Using her curriculum building prowess, Jesse launched Jessrehearsal.com, a site of resources for teachers. Fueled by ADHD (and loads of caffeine) she shares tips, tricks and creative ways to get through the day and through to our students - all while parenting two of her own. She is committed to making a change to our education system... in any small way she can

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