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Students of Judith O’Hare explore Tales from Greek Mythology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PUPPETRY IN EDUCATION AND THERAPY<\/h1>\n

\"PIET\"Since the founding of Puppeteers of America the organization has demonstrated a deep commitment to puppetry in education. Dr Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin, who served as president of PofA, began teaching puppetry at Ohio State University in 1935. Through its publications, festival workshops, consultants, and committees PofA shares information and encourages puppetry in education.<\/p>\n

Puppetry is an excellent tool for communication. We, as puppeteers, educators, and therapists can present concepts and facts, stories and feelings in diverse settings including; classrooms- from pre-school to high school, day care centers, libraries, hospitals, camps, museums, colleges, community centers, churches and senior centers.<\/p>\n

We can make puppetry accessible to children, teens and adults and help them develop the skills and experience to express their own feelings and ideas, We can encourage anyone who picks up a puppet to bring an \u201canimated object\u2019 to life to have fun, convey information or to express feelings.<\/p>\n

When puppets are used by a trained therapist or councilor the goal is to create a safe space for the client to express and discuss sensitive topics communicating to and\/or through the puppet. The healing potential of puppets is literally at one\u2019s fingertips.<\/p>\n

A Professional Day for the Teaching Artist and Therapist workshop is offered within every National Puppetry Festival. Click here to find out about the 2019 Professional Day for Teaching Artists and Therapists<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To contact the PIET Committee, please email piet@puppeteers.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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PIET SURVEY 2018<\/h1>\n

A PIET survey was conducted in the Spring of 2018. You can review the results of the survey here<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n

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MARJORIE BATCHELDER MCPHARLIN AWARD<\/h1>\n

This is an\u00a0award to honor those who dedicate their time to helping\u00a0others to create in the field of puppetry. The award should be given\u00a0biennially at each National Festival when a qualified recipient can be\u00a0identified.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Past and present members of PofA currently working in their area\u00a0of puppet expertise in an educational setting shall be eligible for this\u00a0award. Nominees shall have worked\u00a0for\u00a0a period of at least five years,\u00a0dedicating their time to helping others to create in the field of\u00a0puppetry. The work of candidates for this award can be as teacher,\u00a0librarian, puppeteer in residence, puppeteer in teacher training,\u00a0recreational professional, or therapist in clinical or instructional\u00a0settings. Nominees should exhibit the ability to inspire others with their personal skill or knowledge of puppetry as well as the ability to transmit that skill or\u00a0knowledge to others.<\/p>\n

Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The nominee shall have demonstrated an ability to reach others on a\u00a0personal level, thereby allowing them to become expressive\u00a0themselves through the art of puppetry.\u00a0The nominee shall have received recognition from his\/her community,\u00a0places of employment, and\/or peers. The award should\u00a0be given to a\u00a0person who has contributed to the field of puppetry education over a\u00a0considerable period of time. The award is not intended to recognize a\u00a0single piece of work or project. Nominations should be supported by\u00a0materials that document the excellence of the work of the nominee.<\/p>\n

Supporting Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Materials supporting a nomination should include articles by and\u00a0about the candidate; copies of awards, citations, etc which can help to\u00a0document the expertise and abilities of the nominee. Books, photos,\u00a0videos or other materials that demonstrate the nominee has received\u00a0recognition from\u00a0his\/her community, place of employment, and\/or peers\u00a0may be included.<\/p>\n

Nomination<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Any member of PofA may submit nominations for this award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Past Recipients<\/h2>\n

Past recipients of awards can be viewed here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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