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Intergenerational Art Programs
Dr. Heise has designed and implemented art programs for families residing in homeless shelters, grieving, and families displaced by natural disasters, youth who have experienced school violence, adolescents who have been experienced physical and/or sexual abuse, and individuals with special...
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Art for Children Experiencing Psychological Trauma
A Guide For Art Educators and School-Based Professionals. Edited by Adrienne Hunter, Donalyn Heise, and Beverley Johns, Published by Routledge, Inc....
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Fostering Resilience Through Art for Special Needs Populations
Dr. Heise offers hands-on workshops for teachers and youth that focus on art to strengthens protective factors that foster resilience. No previous art experience necessary. Contact Dr. Heise for more information.
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Collaborative Art Making
Integrating visual and performing arts with other subjects for meaningful learning. Collaborative art projects are tailored to the specific community, and can include altered books, collaborative weaving, paper quilts, sculpture, murals, or porcelain painting. Contact Dr. Heise for more information about how to collaborate on a community art...
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"Resilience is measured by creativity, resourcefulness and hope."
- Dr. Heise
Artist
Dr. Donalyn Heise has been a porcelain artist for more than 30 years. She learned the ancient art of china painting as a teenager and has been painting ever since. Her work has been selected for juried art exhibitions at state and national competitions.
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Donalyn Heise taught art in K12 public and private schools, and several Universities. Most recently, she was Associate Professor of Art Education at the University of Memphis.She has conducted workshops for teachers in a variety of media, including china painting, working with polymer clay, drawing, painting, bookmaking and collaborative art making.
Read MoreResearch Professional
Dr. Donalyn Heise’s research focuses on the role of art for fostering resilience in underserved populations and art teacher preparation. Current empirical research examines resilience theory and social contexts of at-risk populations.
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