​Keeping All Children Involved in Drama

Abby Pickard
Angelica Fink
Megan Lanning
​Taylor Towne
UNI Spectrum Project Drama

Being dramatic means different things to different children. Students with special needs can be very receptive but have challenges expressing what they are feeling, thinking or want to do. This session will take attendees through activities and strategies directors in the Spectrum Project use to help children be expressive in drama.

9:20 AM
​Room 212

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Abby Pickard - UNI Spectrum Project

​Abby Pickard is a junior studying Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently a Drama Director with the UNI Spectrum Project, and served as an Assistant Director last year.

Angelica Fink - UNI Spectrum Project

Angelica Fink is a native Iowan from Cedar Rapids and a junior at the University of Northern Iowa where she is studying Theatre for Youth. This is her first year at the Spectrum Project and is excited to be a Drama Director! She has had many varied experiences in theatre ranging from costumes to acting. Angelica is very excited to bring creativity and drama for the children to explore with!

Megan Lanning - UNI Spectrum Project

​Megan Lanning is a senior at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in Leisure, Youth and Human Services, with an emphasis in Nonprofit and Youth Development. After graduating in May and completing her internship, she's planning to work in a faith-based nonprofit organization involving children. After being involved in numerous volunteer opportunities, Megan's passion is for working with kids and changing their lives in the best way possible. The organization that has impacted Megan the most has been the Spectrum Project. She started with the Spectrum Project in January of 2018 as a volunteer buddy and it changed her life in a way she will never forget. This spring semester, Megan has accepted the position as an Assistant Drama Director for the Spectrum Project and is loving every second of it!