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Student Trinity Glass says arts program boosted her confidence
Summary
Trinity Glass, introduced by Principal Jen Smith, told the board that attending Pilgrim Lane since kindergarten "helped me feel more comfortable sharing my ideas and being more confident," citing frequent performance opportunities and reader's theater.
Trinity Glass, a student introduced by Principal Jen Smith, told the Robbinsdale Public School District board that participating in Pilgrim Lane's arts-integrated curriculum increased her comfort speaking in front of others. "Has helped me feel more comfortable sharing my ideas and being more confident, especially when I have to speak in front of others," she said, citing reader's theater and tableau activities that gave her many performance opportunities.
School staff and board members applauded the students; the presentation was used to illustrate how arts opportunities can build communication and literacy skills. Smith framed Trinity's remarks as evidence the program supports social-emotional development as well as academic learning.
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