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creativity and meaning-making in the classroom through visual, musical, non-verbal/physical movement, and dramatic arts. (2) EDUC 565 : Elementary Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies Practice designing, implementing, and assessing lessons and units that integrate reading, language arts, and social studies content in K-8 classrooms. Introduces exemplary reading, language arts, and social studies classroom materials and examines what successful classroom managers in K-8 classrooms know and are able to

, Oshiro’s “super creative” dad, as she lovingly describes him, attempted to pursue an associate degree in graphic design and visual arts. The birth of Oshiro’s older sister ended that pursuit prematurely. “He constantly used that as a teachable moment for my siblings and I,” Oshiro said, underscoring the sacrifice he made. “That feeling you have when you’re almost within reach, it’s not something you want to have.” Oshiro said her mother had limited family support and immediately entered the workforce

strength of Makah culture,” he said. “It’s how a village raises a child.” The values of orating history and raising children in community go hand in hand for the Makah. Storytelling, something PLU students often participate in, is a responsibility that is passed through generations. Jean Vitalis, a retired chief judge and current MCRC board member, said it’s important to teach Makah children to have a significant place in the world while also embracing their ancestry. “I have a deep responsibility to

. That was a historic moment in my life and I needed to have a visual memory of what happened.”