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Any Given Child Harrisonburg Community Arts Team, 2014-2015

The Community Arts Team spent our first year developing our strategic plan, mission, vision, and governance structure. 

Their leadership was essential to the success and start of  
Any Given Child Harrisonburg!!

Kennedy Center Representation
Barbara Shepard, Director of National Partnerships, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Candy Schneider, Vice President of Education and Outreach, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas, Nevada

Harrisonburg City Schools
Daniel Kirwin, Principal, Skyline Middle School
Pat Lintner, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
J.R. Snow, Fine Arts Coordinator
Lynn Sprouse, Principal, Stone Spring Elementary School, Arts Integration

University Arts Representation
Kate Arrechi, Professor, School of Theater and Dance, James Madison University
Regan Byrne, Executive Director, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Joan Griffing, Professor and Head of School of Music, Eastern Mennonite University
Suzanne Miller-Corso, Professor, School of Theater and Dance, James Madison University 
Les Nicholas, Professional Clarinetist, Professor, Washington and Lee University
Dr. George Sparks, Dean- College of Visual and Performing Arts, James Madison University
Dr. Phil Wishon, Dean- College of Education, James Madison University

Community Representation
Mary Ann Alger, Parent/Arts Advocate
Jenny Burden, Executive Director, Arts Council of the Valley
Rick Castaneda, Parent/Arts Advocate
Greg Coffman, Arts Advocate
Kristen Inoyue, Parent/Arts Advocate
Erica Kann, City of Harrisonburg
Tom Mendez, BB&T Bank
Laura Purvis, Philanthropy/Arts Advocate
Valerie Smith, Owner- Larkin Arts
Laura Toni-Holsinger, Executive Director, United Way of Harrisonburg
Marcia Zook, Explore More Museum

Letters of Support:
Jon Alger, President- James Madison University
Ted Byrd, Harrisonburg City Council
Josh Dove, Owner- Whitesel Music
Dr. Scott Kizner, Superintendent of Schools
Valerie Smith, Owner, Larkin Arts

Why Are the Arts Important?

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic…music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.”
   –William Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education

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