The Baltimore Arts Education Coalition (BAEC) is a group of citizens advocating for, and partnering with City Schools to build, strong arts programs. The BAEC is hosting a panel discussion for City Schools principals to discuss strategies on how to ensure that all students participate in high quality arts education programs and receive instruction in all arts disciplines including dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts.

The panel will be made up of City Schools principals who are doing good work in providing quality arts instruction for students. They will share their insights and experience in building strong arts education programs. The program will include time for questions and discussion with the audience.

Panelists include:

Cathleen Miles, Principal at Abbottston Elementary School

Nancy Fagan, Principal at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #215

Craig Rivers, Principal at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School

Mathew Hornbeck, Principal at Hampstead Hill Academy

Jessica Johnson, Principal at Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts