Dear Friends,
When it comes to education, community is key and all are welcome in MY HERO’s global learning community, which celebrates and shares hero-themed stories, artwork, short films and music from around the world. Whether students are in the classroom, or learning from a distance, MY HERO has Resources to enhance the educational experience.
Contests encourage engagement, especially with prizes on the line. Students can win with essays, artwork, short films and original music.
Lifelong learners are not left out — MY HERO Salons offer stimulating conversations with artists, advocates and thought-leaders, who are tackling the pressing problems of our time.
We encourage you to share this newsletter with parents, teachers and students of all ages. Welcome to the MY HERO community!
Warm regards,
The MY HERO Team
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Mental Wellbeing - Coping During Covid |
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Learn ways to stay well during the pandemic with life coach and MY HERO board member Carolyn Hodge-West. This uplifting animated film was made by MY HERO Film Festival interns, who recently graduated as animation students at Woodbury University. Directed by Jessica Ordaz, Animation by Jessica Ordaz, Emma Garcia, Nicole Petrovsky, Jennifer Bose, Felicia Paredes and written and narrated by Carolyn Hodge-West aka Coach West.
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Eva Haller Salon Series - Begins Sept 18
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Join artists, activists and change makers — take part in the
Eva Haller Zoom Salon Series.
MY HERO board member Eva Haller annually sponsors the Women Transforming Media Award at the MY HERO International Film Festival. This year, she has also generously partnered with MY HERO on her salon series. To join us for these inspiring Saturday Zoom sessions, which begin September 18, please email us at myhero@myheroproject.org.
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Year-round Classroom Resources |
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Educator Open House - Sept 21 |
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MY HERO QuickStart Guides |
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For help with using MY HERO in the classroom, email Education Outreach Director Laura Nietzer at laura@myheroproject.org.
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Take Part in MY HERO Learning Circles |
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Join the MY HERO Global Learning Circles, a partnership with iEARN (International Education and Resource Network), which gives educators and students around the world the opportunity to collaborate on the topic of heroes while learning about the cultures in other countries. There are two opportunities to participate: "MY HERO: First Steps" is a 5-week session and "MY HERO: Celebrating Everyday Heroes" is a 10-week session. Join our global collaboration - the next session starts at the end of September.
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New MY HERO Poster for Your Classroom
(Download and Print - Click on Image Below)
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Win Prizes in MY HERO Contests |
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Film Festival - General Call for Entries |
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New Esther Wojcicki (Woj)
Youth Reporter Award
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Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Award |
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Immersive Storytelling Award |
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Relationships First Award |
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MY HERO International Film Festival
December 4, 2021
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Art and Digital Media - Nov 1 Deadline |
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Robert Shetterly Portrait Contest |
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Coronavirus Community Heroes |
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We invite you and your students to add your hero stories, art, short films, and music and be part of our growing online community. |
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If you are interested in media arts production workshops, contact Wendy Milette, Director of Media Arts Education and the MY HERO International Film Festival, at media@myheroproject.org.
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Celebrate Heroes 365 Days a Year!
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SEPTEMBER
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DECEMBER
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MY HERO Overview and Impact |
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created by film festival intern Kitty Richardson and the MY HERO Team
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Purchase a book, work of art, t-shirt or mug
and support The MY HERO Project
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