Actress. Author. Educator
TANYA WRIGHT
SCHOOLS. ORGANIZATIONS. EVENTS Book me: info@hairiette.com
I am the creator of Hairiette University, an adaptive leadership program for people ages 5-65. I am a student of world-renowned Ron Heifetz, founder the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School.
Tanya has a master's in Learning Design, Innovation and Technology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Harvard Innovative Venture in Education Award winner
Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship recipient
Finalist, Saul Zaentz Early Education Innovation Initiative.
““I’ll share the story of my journey from Hollywood to Harvard and help create your own personal toolbox on how to navigate life’s challenges and seize opportunities.””
BENEFITS OF ADAPTABILITY
children are happier and healthier
students are better equipped to face challenges
your corporation becomes a place for creative problem solving
your organization is home to collaboration and innovation
Tanya Wright is a two-time SAG Award winning actress (Best Ensemble) for her portrayal of Crystal Burset in Orange is the New Black. Tanya created and designed Hairiette of Harlem, a children's educational company at the intersection of media, education and technology. The first 3 (of 30!) Hairiette of Harlem chapter books will debut in Target stores September; Goodnight, Hairiette (prequel to Hairiette of Harlem) is a book, puppet musical and reading curriculum designed for home and school.
ADAPTABILITY:
THE QUALITY OF BEING ABLE TO ADJUST UNDER NEW CONDITIONS
It's the reason why some people and some companies buckle under pressure
It's also what makes others bend… and ultimately bounce back
“It is not the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one that is most adaptable to change.”
HAIRIETTE UNIVERSITY IS COURSE FOR ALL AGES!
CHILDREN (K-3): Goodnight, Hairiette book, puppet musical and reading curriculum is a dynamic 1.5 hour program about community, courage and the power and belief in being yourself! Program ends with a fun puppet-making exercise)
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Leading with heart…and hair!
HIGH SCHOOL: Navigating change and following the best leader: yourself
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: Tomorrow’s innovators in a changing world
ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS: Adaptive leadership for the modern workplace
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE HALF-DAY EVENTS (EXCEPT THE ONES FOR CHILDREN) AND INCLUDE FOUR OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
movement
creative writing
scenes/conflict resolution
role play
discussion
brainstorming
games
reflection
self-assessment
case studies
empathy and resilience training
