How The ARTS Help Kids Feel SEEN and HEARD

🌟 Welcome to Episode #3 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟🎙️ After launching our journey on Substack and hitting our stride with two powerhouse episodes, we’re back—and bringing that same fearless energy to the mic! This week, we’re diving into a topic close to our hearts: the power of the arts in education.🎭 Our guest this episode is the phenomenal Jennifer Farrell—a high school English teacher, veteran theater director, and all-around arts advocate. Jen just wrapped up her 20th year in public education and shares her insight on everything from teen empathy to theater budgets to deodorant-resistant students. (Yes, really.)👯 Christy and Monica talk with Jen about how theater provides a safe haven for LGBTQ+ kids, helps students develop emotional intelligence, and gives all children—regardless of background—a chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.🌈 We also talk about: • The importance of funding the arts in public schools 🎨 • How theater builds empathy, confidence, and community 💬 • The magic of crying in the dark with strangers during Dear Evan Hansen or Big Fish 😭 • Why kids need more than just core subjects—they need spaces to belong 🌱💌 Got a question, comment, or photo to share? Email us at [email protected]. We might feature it in our weekly Peep Cheeps segment, where we highlight your voices and stories.👉 Thanks so much for joining us on this journey. Keep showing up. Keep speaking up. And remember: Be kind. Be loud. Be a good little human. 💖💥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode! 💥⸻Let’s Stay Connected! • Substack | @thepoliticschicks • Facebook | @thepoliticschicks • Instagram | @thepoliticschicks • Bluesky | @thepoliticschicks • TikTok | @the.politic.chic⸻Keywords:Substack • public education • theater education • LGBTQ+ youth • empathy • teacher life • arts funding • social emotional learning • good humans • safe spaces • political podcast • sassy commentary • hopeful dialogue