Beyond Labels: Bridging Differences through Story

Artist

Noa Baum

Program Type

Residency

Description

Experience a creative and collaborative storytelling model to build bridges of understanding and compassion in the classroom and beyond.

Structured interactive activities help students connect to their heritage, others and themselves as they explore their diversity and discover the common threads that unite them. They learn how listening to and telling the story of “the other” can help break through stereotypes and labels to expand tolerance and the possibility of change.

This residency focuses on:

Promoting appreciation of diversity
Encouraging tolerance and respect
Teaching communication skills that emphasize listening
Strengthening community and a positive learning environment

Residencies range in price, from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backward’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.

Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:
• A kick-off assembly (performing arts only)
• A required orientation meeting and planning session
• A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
• A student culminating or sharing event
• An evaluation meeting

Audience Limit

25 students per classroom

Program Length

3-5 sessions

Technical Requirements

Large space, preferably with table moved to the sides
Moveable chairs to accommodate work in dyads and small groups

Pricing

Assembly Price:: $575
Back-to-Back Price:: $1,000
Workshop Materials Fee:: Materials fee may apply.
Travel Fee:: Mileage fee may apply.

Testimonials

“Thank you, Noa Baum. You’ve inspired me to go out and do my thing no matter what.” -Irene Ndege, Wakefield High School, VA

"Noa Baum … is an outstanding teacher, let alone a fantastic storyteller. I was amazed by her ability to capture the attention and minds of 150+ sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Her messages of 'don’t let anyone tell you to hate' and how small only seeing through our own perspective is, are powerful for learners of all ages and particularly poignant in our present day." -Liz Paige Director of Ethics & Cultures, The McGillis School, Salt Lake City, UT

"This was really cool! I learned a lot about different religions and I became even more steadfast in my determination to change the world." -Anonymous student evaluation, 8th grade