Bailey's Elementary School Celebrates 20th CETA Anniversary!

By Sara Quesenbery & Nicole Cassidy
Spotlight
March 08, 2019

Bailey's Elementary School 20th CETA Anniversary

Bailey's ES celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Kennedy Center's Changing Education through the Arts Program (CETA) at their annual CETA festival held on Thursday, March 7th. 

The night began with free pizza thanks to the Bailey's PTA! Students and families were welcomed with performances featuring:

  • Lorena Cervantes and 2nd grade Creative Movement students
  • Becky Epstein and 5th grade Creative Movement students
  • and Allison Hunter and 5th grade music students.

Following the opening ceremony, students and families attended teacher led sessions spotlighting arts integration. Kofi Dennis wrapped up the 2019 CETA festival with an interactive performance for all!

A special thank you to:

  • Kennedy Center Staff: Amy Duma and Lizzie Morales, and to our teaching artists this year: Randy Barron and Sean Layne
  • Bailey's PTA for your generous donations of time and food.
  • Kofi Dennis for his interactive performance for all!
  • Bailey's CETA Coordinators: Catherine Giacomo & Michelle Rodriguez
  • Bailey's CETA Strategic Planning Committee
  • Our teacher presenters: Lorena Cervantes, Kate Whelan, Indiana Obando, Shannon Egan, Sara Leinkram, Neelima Chirumamilla, Gina Elliott, Allyn Kurin, Rahah Mahmood, Laura Wagner, Andrea Pfiester, Becky Epstein, Denise Vieira, Hooma Reza, Caitlyn Yost, Christine Lin, Allison Hunter & Valerie Aviles!
  • Nicole Cassidy & Sara Quesenbery for your technology support. 
  • Staff Volunteers for helping with set-up and clean-up!

 

CETA Festival 2019