Michael Vetere III
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Selected Research
Biography
Michael J. Vetere III taught and directed creative dramatics and puppetry programs in West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the DC area. Several of Michael's performing and teaching credits include The Puppet Co., Spectrum Puppets, Suspended Belief Theatre, and Milwaukee Rep. He has trained at the Sandglass Theatre Puppet Intensive, Marlboro, VT; Banff Puppetry Intensive with Olde Trout Puppet Theatre, Banff, AB; and with Puppetry in Prague Workshop, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Vetere is a published author and has presented at state, regional, and national conferences on various topics including puppetry in education, creative dramatics, and arts integration. He is the former chairperson for the Puppeteers of America – Puppetry in Education and Therapy. Michael also works extensively with the Association of Teacher Educators. Michael previously coordinated the Saturday Creative Drama program at ISU for youth grades K-6.
Current Courses
THE 281.001 Arts Integration in Early Childhood and Elementary Education: Creative Drama Focus
THE 281.002 Arts Integration in Early Childhood and Elementary Education: Creative Drama Focus
THE 281.003 Arts Integration in Early Childhood and Elementary Education: Creative Drama Focus
THE 280.001 Creative Drama
THE 455.001 Creative Drama
THE 381.001 Creative Drama Practicum
Research Interests & Areas
Arts Integration, Creative Drama, Puppetry
EDD Early Childhood Education
MFA Directing, Puppetry Arts
BFA Puppetry, Creative Dramatics, and Children’s Theatre
President's Service Award
ATE Laureate
President's Service Award
President's Service Award
Grants and Contracts
Performances and Exhibits
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Chrismon, J.. - January 13 2021