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Heather Vaughan-Southard
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Mom, wife, arts ed consultant, counselor in training, lover of small moments and beautiful practices.
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What an inspiring 360° gathering in Lansing! Collaborators came together for arts-forward policy for Michigan’s learners. Spacial thanks: @creative-hvs.bsky.social @barbwhitney.bsky.social . Stay tuned-more to come!

#MICreativePotential #ArtsEducation #CreativePolicy #Community
July 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Explore the "Representation in Arts Education Matters" document, connecting educators with diverse artists who serve as "mirrors or windows" for students. This initiative showcases how diverse artistic voices enrich learning. #DiverseArts #StudentInspiration maeia-artsednetwork.org/wp-content/u...
June 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Our colleague Nafeesah Symonette's keynote address from the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit invites us to consider our roles as artists, leaders, and firekeepers in a time that needs us most. youtu.be/I5qdyungMf4.
Stirring the Coals: A Call to Action-NWMI Arts & Cultural Summit 2025 Keynote by Nafeesah Symonette
YouTube video by DEYA-Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts
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June 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Policy, Funding & Engagement

In February, the Michigan Department of Education disbursed $2,855,434 through 28 Section 33 grants for K-5 music and visual arts. We expect a new round of these grants to be open for applications by October 1. #ArtsFunding #Education
June 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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MSU’s Education Policy Fellowship Program explored arts education policy and practice. With Heather Vaughan-Southard, Barb Whitney, and fellow creative leaders, fellows got hands-on with the process—Dr. Beverly is pictured here making a pinch pot, embodying the connection between making and meaning.
May 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Today’s glimmers: Julius Robert’s’ Asparagus and Ricotta Tart, a new book, a simple start to the day.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #nervoussystemregulation
May 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Weekending: get outside, craft (knit: I may have a thing for blue), cook, and plant (or admire what others may plant).
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #getoutside #knittersofbluesky
May 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Weekending: carbonara, rewording the backyard, the only acceptable way to write an essay on intergenerational trauma is with ice cream, and the weeping cherry is in bloom.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #nervoussystemregulation #home #gifts
April 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Weekending. #readersofbluesky #getoutside #nervoussystemregulation
April 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Morning recess. Create.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #slowdown #nervoussystemregulation #oilpastels
April 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Spring. Emergence. Growth. Strength. Let this be a lesson. #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
April 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Morning recess. Take a break.
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#arts #nervoussystemregulation #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
April 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Together we can advance arts education in Michigan! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the artlook® Michigan platform! Explore its features and join our vibrant arts community today. michigan.artlookmap.com
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Pauses through the week: down time, date time, nature time.
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#knittersofblusky #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
April 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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I love discussion nights in class.
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#sockknitting #nervoussystemregulation #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
April 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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My favorite way to start the day.
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#morningpages #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
April 3, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Comforts from the week.
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#handknitting #furrybabies #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
March 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Casting on a new project while juggling all the things.
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#handknitting #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
#nervoussystemregulation
March 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Savoring a brisk spring-ish morning.
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#getoutside #liveauthentically #leadauthentically #nervoussystemregulation
March 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I use old tickets and tokens as bookmarks. Bet the me that went to this show in NYC in 2021 couldn’t have imagined myself reading at the mall while my teen daughter shops with her bestie.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically
March 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Hold my calls. I am busy.
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#reader #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The season’s final roast?
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#homecooking #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
March 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Spring is emerging.
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#getoutside #nervoussystemregulation #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
March 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Yesterday’s office of the day: Michigan’s Capitol building, Dept of Ed, Lansing Brewing Co for a working lunch (brewless).
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #artsed
March 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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I have reluctantly returned inside.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #getoutside #nervoussystemregulation
March 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM