Workshops

Making Creative Connections That Change Lives: Storytelling and Music

Join “Freedom Through Literacy Award Winner” and peace educator John Farrell in a hands-on interactive session that demonstrates how and why stories, music and creative arts connect us across cultures around the world.

You’ll help write an original song.
You’ll learn and experience activities to foster empathy building.
You’ll learn how to say hello in 20 languages and learn to sing in sign language.
You’ll also be introduced to collaborative projects that are connecting schools and students through meaningful service-learning projects.

John has visited over 1500 schools in 25 countries. Bridges of Peace and Hope, the non-profit he founded, has engaged with over 120,000 students from 55 countries. In an increasingly data-driven world, it’s valuable to set the data aside from time to time and let your heart be the judge about what it means to be an educator. It means making a connection that contributes to a better world.