STEAM: The Importance of Arts in Education
September 14, 2021
Hosted by Dr. Melissa L. Strawser
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Episode Description
In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Unae will discuss STEAM as a model of education that incorporates and places importance on the arts alongside STEM learning competencies. Dr. Adrienne will give us a sneak peek into her newly formed movie production company and share her story about how the COVID-19 pandemic gave her the opportunity to step into a new role in entertainment. We will discuss Adrienne’s experience of working in the entertainment industry during the pandemic and share her perspective of how the arts and culture have increasingly inspired the world over the last 15 months. This episode is for everyone, but it is a must listen for teachers, education administrators, and parents that are homeschooling.
Counterbalance Conversations with Dr. Melissa L. Strawser
Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel
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Dr. Melissa L. Strawser
In 2021, Dr. Melissa L. Strawser left the corporate world be a full-time coach, creator, educator, and mindfulness magician. Counterbalance Conversations is her latest adventure and most exciting opportunity to inspire, heal, and educate on a global scale.
Dr. Strawser’s mission is to help individuals and organizations evaluate performance, identify interventions for low performing areas, and develop realistic, holistic, high impact solutions. She is the CEO of Counterbalance Visionaries, LLC and holds an EdD in Performance Improvement Leadership and a master’s degree in Aeronautical Science with a Specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology. She is certified as an MBTI(r) Administrator and Interpreter, a Certified Professional Coach, and a 200hr Yoga Teacher.
Over the last 10 years, she successfully coached her clients in career, family, financial, and spiritual matters leading to significant growth and success. She is often the go-to consultant for her clients and business associates in the areas of communications, professional development, and performance improvement. Her clients span start-ups, industry, military, and non-profits
During her off time, she enjoys photography, time on the beaches of the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida, and cooking for her friends and family. Her greatest passion is storytelling and helping others tell their stories.
