Rose McGee

Rose McGee is an arts educator who uses her talents as a storyteller, poet, playwright, vocalist and cook to inspire others to learn. She has a Master's of Education Degree with Specialization in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bachelor of Science Degree from Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee. Her play, Kumbayah...The Juneteenth Story was featured in June 2009 at St. Paul’s Landmark Center Theater. She is host of School Matters, a Minneapolis Public Schools cable television show that highlights the positive accomplishments of students and schools. She is founder of Head Scarf Society, owns Deep Roots Gourmet Desserts, works for AchieveMpls, is a board member with Arts-Us Organization and the University of Minnesota School of Journalism’s Premack Awards. Her signature dessert, sweet potato pie, was invited to Senator Amy Klobuchar’s 2009 Presidential Inauguration party in Washington, D.C.  The newly released edition of The Saint Paul Almanac features an excerpt from her future book, Can’t Nobody Make A Sweet Potato Pie Like My Mama. 

Workshop Description
Using the lyrics from the song I’ve Got Shoes, Rose will share a story she created about access and equity. Students will then create their own story, and use their voice to celebrate and appreciate the value of being in an environment where learning to read, to write and go on to college should not be taken for granted. 

To Prepare Students

• Complete the crossword puzzle on pages 63-64 of the Teachers Guide
• Complete the Walkin’ In Their Shoes activity on page 66 of the Teacher’s Guide
• Read I, Too on page 80 of Teachers Guide
• Review the Glossary on pages 91-92 of the Teacher’s Guide

Please Note
A CD player is required for this workshop.