Secrets of the Heart Residency — Video

Secrets of the Heart is a six week residency program for children K-2, which uses music, dance, theatre and visual arts to teach kids about friendship, kindness, imagination and gratitude.
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What Educators Are Saying…

"Secrets of the Heart instilled a sense of confidence in our students and even the most timid and insecure English learners were fully engaged and thriving.  Secrets of the Heart does an amazing job of integrating and interweaving the arts with language arts, vocabulary, and geography. What you did over the past 6 weeks is something that will permanently be a part of our students and is something that they, their teachers and parents will never forget.  It actually brought tears to my eyes."
Dr. Tom Johnstone, Superintendent, Wiseburn District  
Our Kindergarteners are still singing "I am blessed, I am thankful..." and we agree that we are so thankful for the six-week residency of "Secrets of the Heart" at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School!  Teachers and parents are thrilled at the positive impact of the work of your artist team on every Kindergarten child.  Even our special needs students have become successful "Young Masters" as you saw them lead the Young Masters pledge or participate without the aid of their one-on-one assistants. Our PTA voted unanimously to pay for "Passports to the Heart" to extend "Secrets of the Heart with monthly assemblies and character themes through the rest of the school year.  
Margaret Lynch, Principal – Juan Cabrillo Elementary  
“The six-week Secrets of the Heart residency program was a complete success at Grant Elementary.  Among other things it introduced 85 kindergarten students to an array of artistic expression that taught them how to think about themselves and each other in a new way, and through a series of 24 workshops in the arts taught to them the principles of living.  I am confident that the newly acquired skills will help them become better human beings.”
Chris Ikeayni, Principal, Grant Elementary  
“Beginning with a six-week residency now continuing with once-monthly lessons and presentations, 72 Kindergarten and First Grade students have been the recipients of wonderful memories that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives....Bunny Hull has assembled a cast of artist for this program that exceeded even my highest expectations.  My parents cannot stop raving about the program...I cannot praise this program enough.”
Ken Urbina, Principal Gardner Elementary  
“I underestimated the impact the program [Secrets of the Heart] would have on both the students and their teachers...Their self-confidence was evident and their English language skills were boosted.  Students are better for having known you and your colleagues.  The [arts] curriculum which includes vocabulary development, oral language development, listening and speaking skills in addition to following directions is exactly the prescription for study. The program brought something so special to Selma. It fundamentally changed the way the children saw themselves. We expect to have this program here for years to come.”
Dr. Michelle Windmueller, Principal Selma Avenue Elementary School  
“Through her Secrets of the Heart and Dream A World artist-in-residency series, Bunny has designed programs that are focused on authentic arts experiences for students that are tied to overarching enduring understandings. This is a powerful way to frame learning for children through themes such as Friendship, Courage, Truth and Kindness that connect across curriculum areas and into a student's personal life experiences. Bunny provides a program that brings the arts to life and makes it relevant for all learners and the inherent joy in her programs is tangible to students.”
Leonardo Bravo, Director, School Programs, Music Center, Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County  
“You have the gift. The reflection which has emerged for me has to do with the ‘presence’ of our K students. Since “Secrets,” the children are much more confident and present in their work. I feel like this project truly bonded them to the school and to themselves. For me this is very real, very tangible.”
Brad Rumble, Principal, Leo Politi Elementary, Los Angeles, California  
“In one hour Bunny Hull took a class of 40 students and united them...making them all feel important and needed. Her Drop of Peace Workshop and song showed the children how easy it is to make a real difference. Her words of love and peace are beautiful for children of all ages.”
Heidi Bice, 5th Grade teacher, Ruby Thomas Elementary, Las Vegas, Nevada  
"It takes an extremely gifted person to conceptualize a project that can be so challenging and inspirational for young people, and which gave each and every student an opportunity to participate successfully. You brought an extraordinary new dimension to the everyday lives of our students and I send you my deepest thanks and gratitude for what you have taught them and shared with them."
Claire Rexon, Assistant Principal, Rosemont Elementary, Los Angeles, California  
“Secrets of the Heart captures the wonder found within children—imagination, happiness, peace and, most importantly, love. The music and the message soar long after the performance ends.”
Brad Rumble, Principal, Leo Politi Elementary, Los Angeles, California