MINDPOP
Patrick Slevin is a seasoned leader in arts and education, serving as the Executive Director of Austin Soundwaves since July 2011, where achievements include securing over $1.2 million in individual gifts and grants and increasing individual giving by 60% over the past three years. As a Founding Program & Artistic Director, Patrick developed the Equity in Music Education Framework and led initiatives such as the Fall Into Music instrument drive, which has collected over 3,000 instruments. In addition, Patrick has facilitated national training for over 500 teachers at MINDPOP and has provided mentorship and presentations on various topics in multiple academic and professional settings, including a role as Clinical Faculty Member at The University of Texas at Austin. An alumnus of Northwestern University and the New England Conservatory of Music, Patrick combines expertise in music and urban studies with practical experience in civic engagement.
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MINDPOP
At MINDPOP, we believe that every student is a masterpiece. Working with schools and communities across the United States, we develop creative learning systems worthy of all students’ talents and potential. We do this by equitably expanding students’ access to the transformative power of the arts and creative learning in classrooms, schools and communities. Our non-profit consultancy uses our nationally recognized collective impact model to design and implement large-scale, Creative Learning systems that include: — access to quality arts education at all grade levels, — the benefits of Creative Teaching, rigorous instructional strategies drawn from the arts that drive engagement and achievement across the curriculum, — arts-rich educational experiences through community partnerships, research to promote data-driven decisions, and — campus and community plans to guide our work. MINDPOP’s proven approach combines a strong theoretical base and decades of practical experience to help school district and civic leaders strengthen their communities and increase student achievement through the arts and creative learning.