The Alaska Arts Education Consortium’s 2025 Haines Institute ran from June 1-6 . The theme, Place-Based Learning and the Arts, encouraged participants to explore creative strategies to connect curriculum with the rich cultural, historical, and environmental resources of our communities.
Our dynamic lineup of Teacher Leaders included:
Laura Davies, a talented filmmaker and multimedia artist
Misty Holler, a visual artist with expertise in Special Education
All led by the incomparable Lorrie Heagy, an expert on arts integration, the brain, and music
Through hands-on workshops, inspiring lessons, and collaborative projects, participants gained powerful tools to deepen student engagement and enhance their teaching practices. This Institute offered fresh ideas and strategies for arts educators to take back to their classrooms.
Credits: Participants had the option to earn three 500 level credits.
Venue:Â The Institute was held at the Haines K-12 School, 604 Haines Highway, Haines, Alaska