My name is Jackie Adonis, and I’ve been a Teaching Artist with Arts for Learning Virginia for the past three years, sharing my passion for Filipino dance and theater throughout Virginia. Whether my time with my students is brief, such as for a workshop, or longer, such as for a residency, I see the impact […]
About Me
Roberta Lea is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has been featured in media that include the Washington Post, NPR, The Boot, Virginian Pilot, and Nashville Scene, receiving praise for her ability to “score hits with her catchy, textured, and beautifully sung originals.” Named to CMT’s Next Women of Country in 2023, she is a member of the Black Opry, which was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. A former teacher, Roberta continues educational work with Zeiders American Dream Theater and Arts for Learning.
Roberta 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!
Roberta was featured as a member of the Black Opry in this March 2024 article: https://wapo.st/3TUB7qo
