the theme of “ The Future of Circus ”. There are so many s our community grows — in relationship to circus education , as an art form . Many inspiring stories are highlighted in this re to come . I ’ m especially excited about the results of the dy about social and emotional learning outcomes and circus l highlight next issue . Spoiler alert … circus works !
ange and our organization will be saying goodbye to two have come to value deeply over the past few years . First , oning out of her role as Editor of this magazine . Kim uality to this magazine that has truly elevated it to be n for the international circus community . Her wisdom , n , and professionalism will surely be missed . Kim will be of the ACE magazine to Lisa Godin , and we are thrilled that tinue to be in such good hands .
anager , Sam Boyles , will also be transitioning out of his cademic studies . Sam truly transformed our operations , growing community . He oversaw our member services , nline event scheduling , and our office operations , not to mous contact juggling workshops at festivals . Sam made embers a joyous one and we are so lucky to have worked ion ’ s recent success is largely thanks to his dedication . adventure to Wales , where he will be pursuing a Master ’ s University .
re thrilled to be welcome a new team member , Tara Jacob , ork as our Operations Manager , taking over many of Sam ’ s side our incredible Program Manager , Claire Dehm .
spirits , the past few months have been trying for our AYCO nd staff poured our energy into an exploration of a merger end of the process , we concluded that our community rcus Now with AYCO / ACE . We do however , continue to ion for american circus arts . AYCO / ACE and Circus Now will at vision , with each organization focusing on the elements o their mission . We encourage other organizations and sion as common ground on which to build collaborative
rocess felt contentious at times , this open discussion may ficial experiences for AYCO / ACE and Circus Now in their our community members have become ahead . Moving forward , AYCO / ACE gaged to step up and help . Planning rence in Decatur , GA from Oct step — save the dates and we will n .
our local , national , and global cated and often times devastating . ilitate powerful and positive work and . I encourage you to stay engaged , stay sent . As AYCO founder , Kevin O ’ Keefe , encouraged me this past year , “ Don ’ t waiver . Stay positive . Forward ever
ABOUT
Founded in 2014 , the American Circus Educators Association ( ACE ) is a branch of the American Youth Circus Organization ( AYCO ), a non-profit organization that supports the diversity of circus educators by organizing festivals & conferences , advocating for circus education , generating and sharing resources and information , and setting guidelines for safety in circus education and practice .
For information about events , membership , or to get involved , visit americancircuseducators . org
STAFF
Amy Cohen , Executive Director Tara Jacob , Account Manager
Claire Dehm , Program Manager
Lisa Godin , Editor Kim Campbell , Contributing Editor Tyler Jacobson , Contributing Editor
Lucy Little , Graphic Design
BOARD
Jesse AlFord , President Jen Agans
Carlo Pellegrini
SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Email amy @ americanyouthcircus . org for information
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