Stephanie W Cawthon

Transformative Professional Learning in Arts Integration invites educators and artists to name and center dilemma, discovery, and learning at the core of their collaborative efforts to improve the learning culture of classrooms through the arts. A dilemma comes in many forms. Personal and programmatic dilemmas are often the result of a rupture between personal belief and the requirements of a system. The rupture - or dilemma - seeds a desire for something new, something better. However, as Queensland Aboriginal activists remind us, we must address our own bias and power in relationship to those we presume to support: "If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time; but if you are here because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This text, therefore, shares the stories of individuals working towards collective educational improvement and change. It is a story of failure and possibility, about individuals “bound up with” with each other, harnessing the power of the arts, in the common effort to make education more just and equitable for all. Drama for Schools and Beyond: Transformative Learning Through the Arts, tells the story of twenty years of research and practice grounded in the Drama for Schools (DFS) professional development learning model based at The University of Texas at Austin, USA. This book offers a critical look at the evolution of Drama for Schools through the learnings of its leaders and participants. It also gathers stories from partners across the globe who have adapted and built upon this model at their own sites. It is a primer for how to centre teacher and student inquiry and learning at the core of educational improvement. It is an invitation for teachers, administrators, and researchers to address their own bias and power in relation to those they aim to support. Throughout, the authors show that by integrating the arts across education, new networks of possibility can be grown, to create a more just and equitable education for all.

Disability Is Human is your gentle guide to accessibility through the lens of real, lived experiences of disabled people and their loved ones. Disability is not an "other" experience - one in four people experience a disability at any given time - and ranges from visible to invisible and temporary to life-long. Through data and stories, Dr. Cawthon provides the context and insights to understand the who, why, and how of accessibility. After reading Disability Is Human, you will leave with tangible methods for effectively and joyfully making accessibility an integral part of your everyday life.AUTHOR BIOStephanie W. Cawthon, PhD, is an internationally renowned author, researcher, and consultant who brings relatable insights and real-world skills to her mission, namely, that when we tap into the power of accessibility, we ensure disabled people can thrive and succeed. Dr. Cawthon's groundbreaking research has been funded by over $50 million in federal and other grants. In 2023, she founded the National Disability Center for Student Success at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is a tenured Professor of Educational Psychology. She also brings a lived experience to her work. In addition to her congenital hearing loss, she has several mental health and physical disabilities that have a significant impact on her ability to engage in important life activities. Dr. Cawthon earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Stanford University and her doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Author Dr. Stephanie Cawthon draws upon more than twenty-five years of experience as a professional educator and groundbreaking researcher to dispel myths and raise expectations about disabled people. In Disability Is Human, she brings the same energy and insights from her popular presentations and workshops to nearly every industry - where Dr. Cawthon has empowered, encouraged, and supported thousands of people in their journey toward greater access. With relatable stories, real-world examples, personal experiences, and actionable tips, Disability Is Human is a breakthrough book that: + Provides the key building blocks to tap the vital power of accessibility+ Boosts your understanding of disability - including disabilities you can't see or don't notice+ Explains "ableism," how to identify it, and ways to address it to improve accessibility for everyoneAUTHOR BIOStephanie W. Cawthon, PhD, is an internationally renowned author, researcher, and consultant who brings relatable insights and real-world skills to her mission, namely, that when we tap into the power of accessibility, we ensure disabled people can thrive and succeed. Dr. Cawthon's groundbreaking research has been funded by over $50 million in federal and other grants. In 2023, she founded the National Disability Center for Student Success at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is a tenured Professor of Educational Psychology. She also brings a lived experience to her work. In addition to her congenital hearing loss, she has several mental health and physical disabilities that have a significant impact on her ability to engage in important life activities. Dr. Cawthon earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Stanford University and her doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She lives in Austin, Texas.