Ep. 23: Jamal Ahmad (Revisited!) Pittsfield Public Schools

In this much-anticipated follow-up episode, hosts Dr. Lisa Donovan and Leslie Appleget have the opportunity to speak with educator, artist, and school administrator, Jamal Ahamad. Returning to the podcast, Jamal kindly shares even more wisdom and insight about the connections between the arts and contemporary public education.

This episode draws connections between storytelling and school discipline, distinctions and similarities between the studio and the classroom spaces, and planting the seeds for students to feel confident with creative expression as they grow.

A full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/TLAR-JA26

About Jamal: Jamal Ahamad has nearly a decade of teaching experience in Berkshire County—he is currently the Assistant Principal at Pittsfield High School. He has also taught English, algebra, African-American studies, and dance. Jamal earned a B.A. and an M.S.Ed. from MCLA, where he has served as an adjunct professor in the education department. In his spare time, Jamal frequently facilitates workshops for his fellow educators, choreographs and teaches dance, designs multimedia projects, and leads playwriting workshops.

Follow Jamal's work online:

YouTube: @ahamadmultimedia

Instagram: @ahamadmultimedia, @mallywallaby, and @dysfunkcrew