The Opening Nights in Class Education Committee furthers Opening Nights’ education mission by providing expert knowledge, input, feedback, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality educational programs for K-12 audiences in collaboration with Opening Nights and visiting artists.

The Committee assists Opening Nights in developing curricular-based educational materials for Opening Nights in Class events to support the development of artistic understanding and appreciation of K-12 students in our community.

The Committee steers the educational mission and goals for ON in Class.

Committee Chair

  • Scott Leaman – Curriculum Developer for LCS Secondary Music

Committee Members

  • Sally Ash – 2021 Arts Advocate Award Winner and Program Specialist at Healthy Families Florida
  • Lewis Blessing – Leon County Schools Director of Curriculum Services
  • Dr. Benny Bolden – 2022 Arts Advocate Award Winner and Nims Middle School Principal
  • Ashley Chandler – Art Teacher at Apalachee Tapestry Magnet School of the Arts
  • Dr. Michael Douty – Band Director at Fairview Middle School
  • Brooke Hobbs – Community Volunteer
  • Dr. Lakeisha Johnson – Director of The Village at FCRR
  • Jonathan Klepper – FSU Research Faculty
  • Dr. Christopher Small – Director of Educational Leadership Administration at College of Education
  • Stacy Weaver- Raa Dance Director and Leon Dance Coach
  • Tasha Weinstein – WFSU Public Media Education & Engagement Manager
  • Dr. Joe Williams – Rickards High School IB Coordinator

Current Resources

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