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The Blank Canvas
by Frank Caracciolo
An Arts and Education Podcast, featuring students, teachers, artist and administrators making a difference in our education communities. Brought to you by the Educational Service Department at Lester B. Pearson School Board.Jazz Jam original music by Vincent Caracciolo - Ivanno Mariotti
Episodes
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The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 7, Episode 1 with Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn
Director General Dr. Cindy Finn speaks about the arts and the upcoming school year at Lester B. Pearson School Board.
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Season 6 episode 6, Special Thanks and a word about our colleague Nancy Battet !
On our final episode of Season 6 we give thanks to the year being over and a special tribute to our colleague Nancy Battet who is retiring from the LBPSB!
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Season 6, Episode 5 High Tea at John Rennie High School
Students and Staff create a High Tea event for local seniors! Over two days John Rennie Students serve and treat seniors to High Tea, games and dancing making it a very touching, memorable event for all. Featured on this episode, Miss Sonya Vann, Miss Beverley Landry, Music Director, Zaynab…
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Celebrating Culture for Black History Month at Margaret Manson Elementary
grade 6 students dive into art making with Black History as our theme. We go live and speak to students who react to the project. Special thanks Teacher, Lucy Ferracane and all the staff who made this a wonderful session. Congratulations to all the students who participated and helped.
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The Blank Canvas Season 6 Ep. 3 A chat with Michelle Painchaud, from Curious Critters
Michelle Painchaud talks about her new program The Curious Critters Classroom Corner for schools where she innovates Science and the Arts in interactive workshops for students. Bringing in critters and sharing her expertise with our teachers and students. Book your workshop at...
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The Blank Canvas Season 6 Ep.2 Principal Ben Matlin, Horizon High School, bouncing back!
Horizon High Schools’ Principal Ben Matlin speaks about creating opportunities and how his school’s momentum is changing lives. A brief conversation about his team at the school and how the alternative approach to teaching is leading to success for the students.
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The Blank Canvas Season 6-Ep.1
Our season starts off with Marilyn Santucci, from the LBPSB Communications Team. Always on the move we were able to get an exclusive interview with Marilyn who is constantly bringing us the stories that matter. A great start to Season 6 of the podcast!
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The Blank Canvas Season 5 Ep. 8 Being Frank
The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 5 Ep.8 with Host Frank Caracciolo, appreciation episode. Frank ends season five with thoughts and thanks about this past year in the Arts.
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The Blank Canvas Season 5 Ep. 7 with The Yarn Art Guy, Akeen Kidder
Akeen Kidder also known as The Yarn Art Guy introduces us to his unique approach to making art. Akeen talks about his passion for creating and the joys of working with others .
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The Blank Canvas Season 5 Ep. 6 with Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn
Lester B. Pearson’s Director General Dr. Cindy Finn stops by to chat and help celebrate our 50th episode. Happy to have this opportunity to speak about arts and education with Dr. Finn!
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The Blank Canvas Season 5 Ep.5 ESD TALKS
ESD Talks, In the tradition of Ted Talks we are launching a new project where students can choose to speak to topics they are passionate about. Join Amelia Crerar, and Phyllis Orofino as we discuss the launch of this new project from the Educational Service Department to a classroom near you!
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The Blank Canvas Season 5, Ep.4 With Music Specialist Miss Yan
For our holiday episode, the gift of Music with Edgewater Elementary’s Music Specialist, Miss Yan Tsoi Bonnema. As we prepare for our holiday break Miss Yan speaks to the importance of Music, her new program , students and the importance of Music in our lives. Happy Holidays!
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The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 5, Ep.3 with Culinary Arts Professional Daniel Vanson from PCHS
Pierrefonds Community High School has a hidden gem in their Culinary Arts Program with Daniel Vanson. Chef Vanson discusses the Culinary Arts Program at PCHS and creates a program that focuses on life skills and the joys of working in a kitchen. From knife skills to creating recipes students…
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The Blank Canvas Season 5 Ep. 2 with Pierre Elliot Trudeau Elementary School’s New Podcast Projects
Art Specialist, Cathy Diemahave and her Reach for the Stars Program embark on a new project where students create their own podcasts. We are also joined by former Video Journalist and Producer at CBC Montreal, Chloe Ranaldi who has joined the LBPSB Communications Team. Have a listen and see what...
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The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 5 Episode 1 with Artist, Beverley Ann Landry
The Blank Canvas Podcast, Season 5 Ep. 1 with Artist and Educator Beverley Ann Landry. Beverley speaks about the latest craze with mural painting in our schools. Her experience and projects with our students, administrators and the positive effects of creating art in our schools.
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The Blank Canvas Season 4 Ep. 9 Season Finale with Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn
Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn discusses the importance of Art Education as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary Year at Lester B. Pearson School Board.
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The Blank Canvas Season 4, Ep.8 Art Specialist Amanda Tulli speaks about Art Expo 2024
Riverview Elementary’s Art Specialist Miss Amanda speaks about her art program and creating Art Expo 2024.
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Dance Off, with Teachers Brittanie Romito and Alexandra Pileggi
Maple Grove Elementary wins the First Elementary School Dance Off! We talk about the Dance Off and the ultra positive effect of bringing dance into our schools.
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The Blank Canvas Season 4, Episode 6 with Miranda Greco and the Students from the EdVenture Program
It’s Nutrition Awareness Month and Think Before You Drink is this year’s topic as we give workshops for staff and students at The EdVenture Program at Horizon High School. ESD’s Miranda Greco is heading up the workshops!
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THE BLANK CANVAS Season 4 Ep. 5 EDDI, Courageous Conversations
ESD’s Patricia Blackett and Angela Lionetti discuss their workshop, Courageous Conversations and EDDI work with staff and students at LBPSB.
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Season 4 Ep.4 Kemba Mitchell, CDA for LBPSB Speaks about Black History Month and positivity!
Kemba Mitchell, Community Development Agent for LBPSB speaks about Black History Month and shares insight to positive changes in our schools.
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The Blank Canvas talks with Artist and Arts Consultant Nicolas Doyon from the EMSB
A chat with my colleague Nicolas Doyon, Arts Consultant from the EMSB. We chat about our roles and how the arts impact education.
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The Blank Canvas Season 4, Ep. 2 A visit from ESD Consultant, Nancy Battet
Nancy Battet stops by to discuss past and future collaborations with Career Days and Entrepreneurship programs. Helping students realize their potential.
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The Blank Canvas Season 4 Ep.1 World Food Day with Miranda Greco
ESD’s Nutrition Consultant, Miranda Greco is launching a new project that coincides with World Food Day, October 16, 2023. Bringing awareness to food and water insecurity around the world and in our own communities.
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The Blank Canvas Season 3 Ep.12 Ramble On with Frank Caracciolo The Arts at LBPSB
Season 3 finale, your host runs through highlights and shares notes and gratitude on the state of art education at LBPSB.
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The BHS FILM FESTIVAL with Drama Department Head, Jeffrey Pinsky
The Blank Canvas has all the info for the upcoming BHS Film Festival. A red carpet event will be taking place to celebrate student films!
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The Blank Canvas Season 3 Ep. 10 Amanda Tulli teaching Art at Riverview Elementary
Amanda Tulli is teaching Visual Arts at Riverview Elementary exhibiting her passion for the arts and her students! Collaboration and Creativity at the heart of her practice.
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The Blank Canvas Season 3, Episode 9 with Comedian Jeff Schouela and his Program Comedy for Kids
Jeff Schouela is bringing Comedy to the Classroom with his Comedy for Kids Program. The impact of comedy as an educational tool is his mission! Learn how you can book a workshop for your school.
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The Blank Canvas Season 3 Ep.8 Voices from Beaconsfield High School Student EDDI Program.
Students Emma Potts, Kim Rivest and Jordan Powell work on EDDI through their program VOICES at BHS. Supported by Teachers Rosemary Hill and Erin Thompson who together are changing how students learn about EDDI.
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The Blank Canvas with Myron Weekes, Celebrating Black History and the power of change!
A conversation with Myron Weekes as he creates motivation in our schools through positivity. Business leader and educator we chop it up!
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The Blank Canvas Season 3, Ep. 6 with Maria Martinez from Christmas Park Elementary
Shrek Jr. The Musical is in production!Auditions, rehearsals, sets, costumes and music are all in the works for this spring debut. Arts Teacher, Maria Martinez previews it all for us.
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The Blank Canvas, Season 3 Episode 5 with Skye Stowe, Musician and Music Specialist
Skye Stowe is a Music Specialist at Riverview Elementary who is an award winning teacher who has a sweet themed Holiday Concert coming up!
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The Blank Canvas Season 3 Ep. 4 BHS’S Jeffrey Pinsky launches a new production!
BHS’s Drama Department Director, Jeffrey Pinsky is creating wonderful new productions and classes for the students in his Drama Department.
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The Blank Canvas Season 3 Ep.3 with Artist, Louise Campbell
Louise Campbell is a Musician, Artist and Educator who gives Sound Walking Workshops and speaks about the arts and wellness.
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The Blank Canvas Season 3, Ep. 2 Artist, Jennifer Laoun-Rubinstein
Speaking with Artist, Jennifer Laoun-Rubenstein about art, inclusivity and the BRAILLE Exhibition, L’art au-delà visuel-WECAN
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The Blank Canvas, Season 3 Ep. 1 Art Specialist Marie France Fitzgerald
Marie France Fitzgerald from Lasalle Elementary Senior gets ready to unveil the new building mural. Students along with Artist Sophie Wilkins (Sophiewilkins.com) Assisted by Anik Favreau (anikfavreau.com) Art Gang : (Gavin MacGregor et Waita Mendoza) Title of Mural: Porteuse d'espoir Carrying Hope
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The Blank Canvas Season 2 Finale with Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn
Our end of the year wrap up with Lester B. Pearson’s Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2, Ep. 10 Centre d’art Préville, a conversation!
The Blank Canvas speaks with Veronica Thomas, Maria Gacesa and Heather Schnarr, the team from PRÉVILLE Fine Arts Center about culture and arts resources for LBPSB.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2, EP.9 Lori Brown and The PC Players are back with, Here Comes The Sun!
Pierrefonds Community High School’s Lori Brown and the PC Players are back this season with an exciting new production featuring William Shakespeare and The Beatles!
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The Blank Canvas Season 2 Ep. 8 with Student Commissioners from LBPSB, talk about the CSC conference
Annika and Emily as Student Commissioners helped to organize this year’s CSC conference for LBPSB. Join us to hear about amplifying our voices! Special thanks to Regional Director, David Meloche for bringing us together.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2 Ep. 7 Jeffrey Pinsky returns with a new stage production, Incognito!
We speak with Drama Teacher Jeffrey Pinsky about the upcoming production at Beaconsfield High School. Incognito! Live on stage!
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The Blank Canvas Season 2, Ep.6 Black History Month begins here at PCHS
Kayla and Jasiyah, students from The Black Student Union speak about the flag raising ceremony and Black History Month at Pierrefonds Community High School, also joining us is Kemba Mitchell, Community Development Agent for the school.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2, Ep. 5 with Dance Therapist Zuzana Sevcikova from SSD
Dance Therapist, Zuzana Sevcikova from the Student Service Department at LBPSB speaks about the importance of movement and mental health during this trying time.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2 Ep.4. At the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts with Thibault Zimmer
A conversation with Thibault Zimmer, Educational Programs Officer - EducArt. We speak about resources and what’s going on at the museum post COVID.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2, Ep. 3, The Art Stars align at Lasalle Elementary Sr. and Jr.
A conversation with Art Specialists Marie-France Fitzgerald and Emilie Eberlin-Timmons from Lasalle Elementary Sr. and Jr.
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The Blank Canvas, Season 2 Ep. 2 with Sylwia Bielec from LEARN QC.
Art Star and Educator Sylwia Bielec from LEARN QC speaks about the arts and education.
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The Blank Canvas Season 2, Ep.1 ESD’s Mike Gabe, Miranda Greco, Patrica Blackett and Scott Taylor
We sit down and chat with ESD Consultants about the upcoming year and some of the projects coming to our schools. Looking for support? ESD has consultants to assist teachers, here are just a few.
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The Blank Canvas Ep.14 Director General Dr. Cindy Finn, Looking Ahead
Director General Dr. Cindy. Finn, ends our first season looking back at the year that was and looking ahead to a brighter year to come!
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The Blank Canvas EP. 13 Horizon High School, Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Horizon High School students speak about their experiences with a project lead by Ceta Gabriel, Not All Heroes Wear Capes also joining us is Vice Principal Megan Glendon
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The Blank Canvas EP. 12 David Irvine, A conversation about Leadership and the Arts
Author and Leadership Navigator, David Irvine talks about leadership strategies and the importance of the arts in our lives.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An Arts and Education Podcast, featuring students, teachers, artist and administrators making a difference in our education communities. Brought to you by the Educational Service Department at Lester B. Pearson School Board.Jazz Jam original music by Vincent Caracciolo - Ivanno Mariotti
HOSTED BY
Frank Caracciolo
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An Arts and Education Podcast, featuring students, teachers, artist and administrators making a difference in our education communities. Brought to you by the Educational Service Department at Lester B. Pearson School Board.Jazz Jam original music by Vincent Caracciolo - Ivanno Mariotti
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