In defense of clowns | Leslie Patient | TEDxAsbury Park Salon

Professional Clown and life long English and Theater educator, Leslie Patient, shares her story of embracing and not fearing clowns, and becoming one (where she met her husband Steve). This talk provides insights on Play, Education, Positive Thinking, Theater, Comedy and Entertainment. Leslie Patient is an English teacher, department chair, and clown-educator who brings play, rigor, and curiosity into every classroom. At Ranney School, she champions joyful, inclusive learning, blending close reading, devise ...