January 12 2011

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Michael Anthony Williams works on
writing for "Moments of Choice" with SHS Students

Michael Anthony Williams, a member of the Virginia Tech theatre faculty, professional actor in films and on stage and producer, offers a program to public school students called ImprovAffect. 

During the week of December 13, Williams spent five days at the John Sayles School of Fine Arts at Schenectady High School where he worked with a team of students  on improving their academics, attendance and behavior.  

The Schenectady High School program, "Moments of Choice," is a writing workshop designed to engage students who are at at-risk, help them embrace personal responsibility for the decisions they make and in turn affect opportunities in the near future.   The collaboration also includes school and district staff, students and local artists.

This was Williams second visit to Schenectady High School.  He also spent time at  the school in May when he met three different classes.  Theatre teacher Bill Ziskin said he made a "powerful impression" on the students. He is scheduled to return to the district for another residency in the spring.

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