Dr. Kennedy’s Current Work
November 21st, 2022
RISE Leadership Conference, New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools
Annual in-person conference, Albany, New York Fordham University Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) NY State Center for Educational Partnerships sponsor. For administrators
Featured speaker/presenter: “Understanding Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Disabilities to Help All Students Succeed”
October 8th, 2022
Theresa Poplin School In-Person Mindfulness Workshop
“Happy Teachers Change the World Cultivating Mindfulness in Education” based on book by Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Ware. For teachers, staff and administrators. Fordham University PDRC
October 21st, 2022
Lutheran Conference of Schools, New York State
Fordham University PDRC Webinar: Understanding Neurodiversity and Disabilities
July/August 2022
Fordham Summer Book Club Fordham PDRC
August Session Two Leading and conducting three online discussion groups with teachers and administrators. “Happy Teachers Change the World Cultivating Mindfulness in Education” by Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Ware.
July Session One “The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum” by Temple Grandin and Richard Panek
Dr. Kennedy presenting at The RISE Leadership Conference (Nov. ‘22)
Mr. Bennett’s Current Work
January 2023
Theresa Poplin School “Self-Actualization and Personal Expression through Music and Technology” In-Person Workshop Facilitator
“Facilitating multi-media project based learning initiatives through music technology and mixed method approaches” Fordham University Professional Development and Resource Center (PDRC) for Religious and Independent Schools
December 2-18, 2022
Performer and Teaching Artist in a children’s theater production of “The Velveteen Rabbit”, presented by The Bergen County Players (BCP)— Oradell, New Jersey
Performed the role of “Skin Horse” and met with young theater patrons after the show to speak about the production.
Guest reader of “Corduroy” by Don Freeman for “Bedtime Stories”, a literacy-based online film project produced by BCP.
Watch the “Corduroy” recording by clicking on the link below and scrolling to the 18:27 mark.
December 1st, 2022
Chat and Network Events for Educational Leaders “Self-Actualization and Personal Expression through Music and Technology”
Fordham University Professional Development and Resource Center (PDRC) for Religious and Independent Schools Webinar
August 2022-October 2022
Performer and study guide collaborator for Bergen County Player’s (BCP) “Ragtime the Musical” — Oradell, New Jersey
Contributed to the study guide publication as a writer and editor, while also performing in the production as Matthew Henson/Ensemble
July/August 2022
The Lovequest Foundation, Inc — Introspective Rhythm Series
Curriculum designer and lead instructor for a six-week project based learning music production and audio foundations course created for middle and high school students in Poughkeepsie, NY. The multi-media arts initiative integrated blended learning, interactive technology, songwriting, peer collaboration, social emotional learning and hands on learning to produce individualized content determined by student interest, program goals and workshop learning objectives.
Mr. Bennett presenting at the Confidence/Introspective Rhythm Workshop Series red carpet premiere (Oct. ‘22)