Educators

Paul Simon's band takes a bow at the end of a show in front of a cheering audience.
On tour with Paul Simon: Arts Academy flute instructor Nancy Stagnitta reflects on a celebratory journey across America

Professional headshots of Megan Rivkin, Timothy Jones, and Katia Waxman.
Interlochen Arts Academy welcomes new faculty for 2025-26 academic year

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Ready to fly: Interlochen’s Student Support Team ensures that freshman students are cared for in their first year at boarding school and beyond

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Decoding the universe: Mikky Davey brings math to life for young artists

A woman dressed in a camel coat stares pensively from her perch on a bridge.
Meet Megan Baxter: The Pushcart Prize-winning author shares a peek into her online writing courses

A woman dressed in black hiking clothes stands in front of a green and mountainous landscape with ancient ruins.
Way beyond a translating app: Arts Academy Spanish instructor Brittany Adams helps her students make real-life connections

Kaiser-Sandler holds a guitar and gazes into the camera
Interlochen’s own Courtney Kaiser-Sandler advances to quarterfinals for GRAMMY Music Educator Award

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A world of collaboration: Film & New Media instructor Lesley Tye invites her students to embrace cross-departmental work

Valade Concertmaster Dennis Kim poses with Camp students.
Interlochen Arts Camp announces 2025 Valade Concertmasters and Fellows

Stagnitta, dressed in dark blue and carrying a flute, smiles into the camera.
Arts Academy Flute Instructor Nancy Stagnitta joins Paul Simon for North American tour