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Theatre Educator
Designer
Fine Arts Advocate
Educational & Portfolio
Website 2023
Thomas PEEK
About
Me
Thomas Peek is a theatre educator with an all-level (EC-12) certification. His primary focus is on technical direction and design with a specific niche for the scenic aspects. Thomas is highly motivated in student inclusivity and enjoys specifically advocating for fine arts in rural school districts.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, participating in outdoor activities, and learning new musical instruments. Thomas hopes that his students come out of the classroom with the skillset to thrive and create safe spaces amongst the communities they are in.
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THOMAS PEEK
THEATRE EDUCATOR
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Tech Project Rubric
Student Name:______________________________
Points Awarded:________ Final Grade:________
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Assessment
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SEL Statement
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SEL STATEMENT
WHY:
Social and Emotional Learning entails how students develop and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve goals. Theatre cultivates these skills. Through fine arts, students not only learn these skills for creating beautiful art, but how to use and apply it in their future endeavors.
PURPOSE:
Social & Emotional Learning is a pivotal aspect of life. The goal is to lead students to value art and the relationships it develops. With this students will learn to value:
Relationships
Cultural Art & Representation
Dedicated Work Ethic
CORE BELIEFS:
Cultivation of Critical Thinking
Creating Empathetic Relationships Setting Motivational Goals Expression of Self
Acceptance of Other Views
Using Creative Freedom
VISION:
The overall vision for students is to
understand the process of a strong
work ethic while creating
meaningful relationships, using
creative freedom, and creating
one-of-a-kind art that expresses
them as students.
936-776-6573 | thomas-peek.com | peektp@jacks.sfasu.edu
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THEATRE EDUCATOR
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Teaching Philosophy
As an educator, I am seriously thoughtful in creating a systematic approach to things that do not even need it. However, a classroom is one of those where the person running it and the classroom itself need structure. While providing that, it is also
important to foster creativity and education in a safe environment.
In my classroom, I ensure safe conversations about contemporary issues and
diversity occur and are expanded on. This specifically allows for my inclusive students
to have as fair an education as their peers. Additionally, this assists in education of all
my students because it is factual and from students who are primary sources of such
knowledge. Discussion of such topics stems possible lessons, literature reading and
productions for theatre.
Most importantly, I believe that fostering humanity in my students is integral for
them to be successful at life. If my students gain nothing from me, teaching them to be
accepting of everyone they come in contact to is all I ask. This ensures that regardless if
they continue their education, go into the workforce or something else- they are at least
prepared to treat people as equals with respect.
05. Teaching Philosophy