Art, Media, and Transformative Education
Episode 11
Tammy Garnes is the Vice President of Education & Understanding at ARRAY, overseeing education and social impact projects including ARRAY Crew. Garnes’ previous experience includes being a communications executive in the public education sector and a film producer in the entertainment industry. A graduate of the Peter Stark Producing Program at the University of Southern California, Garnes is a former producer whose credits include: Roots – Celebrating 25 Years, Dancing in September, and Biker Boyz. Join Tammy and Stacey Dewitt as they discuss media, education, and outreach. She and Stacey go deep into several projects from ARRAY as well as discuss our upcoming flagship documentary Children at the Crossroads of Change and how these resources can be used to develop change in your community.
Powerful Moments
Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast.
- 1:32-Tammy’s Story-The Vision and Impact
- 10:25-Art and Media Meeting Education
- 19:30-The Danger of Un-Education
- 31:39-Transcending Fear and Transforming Communities with Counter-Narratives
- 44:46-Exposure, Disruption, Liberation
Critical Reflection Questions (During and After the Listening)
Use the following critical reflection questions to make deeper meaning of the topics discussed in
this episode.
- How do my own identity, experiences and knowledge influence my understanding of this topic?
- How does this topic connect with my current context?
- What are the implications to my practice?
- Am I using a relationship-based approach in my interactions with students?
- How will I continue the conversation in my school/community/organization?
Inside the Conversation
Want to know more? Continue the learning with some of the important individuals, organizations, and topics discussed in this episode.