In Hampton Roads, the arts are a living, breathing presence—heard in the rhythm of a drum circle, seen in a dancer’s arc across a school gym, felt in the hush that follows a poem. Few people did more to ensure those moments could happen than Minette Cooper. Her leadership, vision, and relentless belief in the […]
About Me
Arts for Learning’s Amina Bryant is a violinist and music educator with a deep passion for working with young students. She holds an associate degree in social sciences from Tidewater Community College and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music education at Old Dominion University. A former Pre-K and kindergarten teacher, Amina specializes in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures musical growth and confidence in her young learners.
Amina has also been trained through the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning. Wolf Trap teaching artists partner with teachers and caregivers of children ages four to six-years-old to improve learning through the performing arts: using music, dance, drama, and puppetry to bring literacy and math concepts to life!



