Classroom Guests and Consultants
Artists

Theo Martey, shown leading an African drum workshop, and his Akwaaba Ensemble bring high-energy West African drumming and dance performance that demonstrate the subtle rhythmic patterns and styles specific to different tribal groups. Students learn and practice several songs during workshops, then join the group on stage for public performances.
Experts

Dr. Kingsley Kabari grew up amid civil war in Nigeria and immigrated to the US as a teenager, with no formal education and limited English language skills. He now is a practicing Chiropractor who, in addition to helping students understand problems associated with poor nutrition, substance abuse, and lack of exercise, teaches them the importance of education in preventing recruitment of youth into radical groups.