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CHAMPION IN ARTS EDUCATION ADVOCACY:
DR. CHARLES E. COMBS
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Dr. Charles E. Combs Dr. Charles E. Combs  is a Higher Education Consultant and board member of a small independent school. Prior to his retirement, he served as chair of the Liberal Arts Department at Berklee College of Music. He also served as Interim Associate Director of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC) while on leave from Berklee. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at Plymouth State University (NH), where he co-founded the Music & Theatre Department, founded the theatre major and served as Director of Theatre. During that time, he was also editor of the Children's Theatre Review and the Youth Theatre Journal, and founding editor of the New England Theatre Journal. Additionally, during the 1980s, he was also a Senior Lecturer in Lesley University's Creative Arts in Learning graduate program. Prior to coming to New England, Dr. Combs taught at the Secondary level, the University of Oregon, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his PhD in Theatre & Drama, Educational Psychology, and Curriculum & Instruction. Dr. Combs has served on the Board of Trustees of Arts|Learning since 2009 and as Board President since 2013.

Please join Arts|Learning in congratulating  Charles, our winner of the 2019 Irene Buck Award , at the 32nd Annual Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis Street (Rt. 126), Framingham, MA from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (reception at 6:30 and ceremony begins at 7:00). 
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Arts|Learning's annual awards ceremony has occurred since 1984; it convenes top educators and policy makers in recognizing approximately 15 to 18 distinguished recipients in a public advocacy awards ceremony. This event occurs each year and is held in the greater Boston area in the evening following a wine and cheese reception in honor of our awardees, guests, and attendees. 

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Arts|Learning is a nonprofit organization with a mission to transform learning experiences for children through the arts by developing partnerships to create model programs, engage in public advocacy, and advance the field of arts education. Since 1984, A|L has honored nearly 270 exceptional organizations and individuals who are making strides to ensure that every child in Massachusetts receives a high-quality arts education through excellent instruction, exemplary practices, and advocacy. Award categories include arts educators of dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts; schools of excellence; school administrators; school committees; parent advocates; legislators; community organizations and cultural institutions; and businesses. 
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