Spark
Inspiring Tomorrow's Readers Through Drama
Program Highlights
Partnering schools are eligible for in-school classroom drama services, co-teaching and arts integration experiences, drama intensives during summer Read to Succeed camps, professional learning opportunities, and more.
Research
As part of the Governor's School's commitment to being a resource and research center, the Office of Outreach has contracted Dr. Peter Duffy (University of South Carolina) to investigate Spark's impact. In 2020, Spark's research methodology was recognized nationally with the Arts School's Network's Research Initiative - Institution Award.
Arts Grow SC
Spark is a proud partnering agency of Arts Grow SC, a three year, statewide investment in arts education directed by the SC Arts Commission. Spark is supported by Arts Grow SC, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is an Arts Grow SC collective network partner. This program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Staff
- Thurayya UmBayemake, Actor-Teacher Coach
- Chelsey Mack, Actor - Teacher
- Katie Mixon, Curriculum Specialist
- Melissa McCrary, Training Coordinator/Actor-Teacher
Thurayya UmBayemake, Actor-Teacher Coach
Chelsey Mack, Actor - Teacher
Katie Mixon, Curriculum Specialist
Melissa McCrary, Training Coordinator/Actor-Teacher
Contact
Carol Baker
Director of Outreach and Community Engagement
864.282.3729
carolbaker@scgsah.org
Spark is funded by Arts Grow SC, a partnership between the South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education.