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Register to hear Jake Daggett!

Event details

Date: Friday, June 21st

Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Location: Centennial Hall – 733 N 8th St; Milwaukee, WI 53233

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Stuck in a rut? Dance out of it

Learn about Jake Daggett

Jake is an Ohio native who began his teaching career in Milwaukee, WI in 2015. Having specialized in literacy instruction, Jake built a following on social media for his engaging, rhythmic phonics lessons and evidence-based structured literacy practices.

Most recently, Jake appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show this past January and was able to speak about the reality of our nation’s literacy crisis as well as the importance of being one’s authentic self. Throughout his career, Jake has taught PreK, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades and has recently stepped into the role of Foundational Literacy Director for Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy. In his spare time, Jake presents for school districts nationally and for conferences such as Elevate! Your Classroom, Unlocking SOR, and Literacy is Life!

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@jake_daggett on IG
Jake’s website: engagewithjake.com

Our theme for June is PATTERN.

It was chosen by our Chennai chapter and illustrated by Nishant Saldanha.

Recognizing, forming, and breaking patterns are core components of creativity. Visuals, sounds, movements, and the passage of time all form patterns that shape our existence and our work.

Our Chennai chapter’s selection of this theme was inspired by the art form kōlam; which features patterns of dots that are encircled or connected by straight and curved lines. These intricate, geometric designs are created on the thresholds and floors of houses, temples and businesses using rice flour. The practice is deeply rooted in South Indian culture to welcome guests into the home and bring good fortune and prosperity.

Traditionally created by women, our Chennai chapter shared that these beautiful designs are often created by family members and neighbors as a communal activity. Connections between people form patterns in our lives too.

Which patterns in your relationships, work, and habits are worth repeating? Which ones should be changed? What new pattern do you want to create?

Photo by John December

About Centennial Hall

You’ve probably heard the news by now that Milwaukee Public Library was nominated for a Peabody Award, an award representing #StoriesThatMatter as media narratives that defend public interest, encourage empathy, and tech us to expand our understanding of the world today.

CreativeMornings/MKE is honored to host in their ornate lecture hall, Centennial Hall! Centennial Hall was built over a century ago as a lecture hall for the Milwaukee Public Museum. It’s since been restored and is a vital arm of the Milwaukee Public Library. Maya Angelou, Kurt Vonnegut, and Seamus Heaney are notable writers who’ve graced the stage for author readings. You can view upcoming programming on the MPL calendar.

Parking & Directions

Centennial Hall is located within the Milwaukee Public Library’s Central Library building in downtown Milwaukee. The hall entrance is on Eighth Street, between Wells Street and Wisconsin Avenue, just south of the Central Library’s Drive-Up window. There is no entrance to the hall through the library.

There is limited street parking surrounding the Central Library building. Two-hour metered parking is available Sunday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.