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This Spring, I went to Colorado to rest. No emails. No deadlines. No constant pressure to keep pushing forward. Just the sound of water moving through the mountains, uninterrupted. And for the first time in a long time, I had space to think. But what I realized there wasn’t peaceful. It was urgent. The Truth I Couldn’t Ignore As I stood there, removed from the day-to-day noise, one thought kept coming back: This movement is growing... but it’s not growing fast enough. Paren

Last week, actor Timothée Chalamet made comments about the state of opera and ballet that sparked conversation across the internet. Many rushed to defend these art forms, pointing out their beauty, history, and cultural importance. They’re right. But the conversation shouldn’t stop there. Because the real issue isn’t simply whether opera and ballet survive as professional art forms. The deeper question is how we ensure that the skills required for live performance continue to

5 years ago today , I officially registered Parents for Arts Education  with the State of Texas. I started this work after realizing how often arts programs were quietly at risk, not because they lacked impact, but because advocacy was fragmented, underfunded, and usually reactive . Parents cared deeply, but they didn’t have shared language, tools, or support. And they were separated, usually pitted against each other. Art versus band versus dance, etc. (fyi...you don't see b

As we step into 2026, I wanted to take a moment to share what’s been happening behind the scenes at Parents for Arts Education… and where we’re headed next. Over the past year, much of my time has been focused on building the foundation this movement needs to grow . That work has included: Designing a new Parents for Arts Education website  to better serve parents, students, and communities Filming a TEDx talk  that clearly connects fine arts education to the human skills eve