Jackson Kanawha Perry
Arts Leader Curriculum Developer Teacher
In addition to performing, Jackson Kanawha Perry has years of experience as an educator in theatre, dance, piano, and music.
Recent Work
Artistic Director of MPOW(2022-2024)
Michigan Performance Outreach Workshop (MPOW) provides interactive arts exposure to grade school southeastern Michigan students through workshops, community partnerships, and bi-annual events called MPOW Day. As artistic director, Jackson's responsibilities include co-leading the organization, school and community outreach, curation of educational programming, facilitating workshops, etc.
MPOW Day - Fall 2023
Piano Teacher
(2021-Present)
Jackson teaches underrepresented
K-12 youth individual and group lessons in piano technique, beginner music theory, and songwriting with the organization, Our Own Thing Piano Program.
Jackson and his student featured on the cover of MUSE Magazine
Curriculum Developer
(Summer 2023)
Commissioned by Wolverine Pathways to create a course using theatre to increase oracy, agency, and public speaking skills. The two-week curriculum was taught to 125 eighth graders and featured theatre games, lectures, activities, acting exercises, and writing assignments. Additionally, Jackson recruited a team of six facilitators, led professional development, and served as lead facilitator.
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Jackson is also experienced in creating performance curriculums in theatre, music, and movement.
