National Entrepreneurship Month: Spotlight on Sue Walia

National Entrepreneurship Month: Spotlight on Sue Walia

Gratitude. Thankfulness is a recurring theme for Sue Walia, Educational Director/Owner of Abrakadoodle Northern Virginia. Since 2004, Sue has operated a very successful and well-respected franchise, which was tested during the pandemic. The summer of 2020 brought upheaval as Sue navigated unfamiliar waters and transitioned some students to online programs, for which parents expressed appreciation….

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National Entrepreneurship Month: Spotlight on Ceneetra Anderson

National Entrepreneurship Month: Spotlight on Ceneetra Anderson

Positivity. An optimistic, can-do attitude has positioned Ceneetra Anderson, Educational Director/Owner of Abrakadoodle Greater Cincinnati, for success despite pandemic challenges. For nearly six years, Ceneetra has been building solid relationships with families, schools and community sites, as well as in developing a strong teaching team. She reports that this past summer was her best summer….

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NEWS — Abrakadoodle Announces Newest Franchise Location: Somerset County NJ

NEWS — Abrakadoodle Announces Newest Franchise Location: Somerset County NJ

Sterling, VA, June 2021 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome new franchise owners Laura and Shaheed Shabazz of Bernardsville, NJ. The artistic duo is launching their art education franchise and will serve Somerset County, including Somerset Hills, Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Piscataway, Somerset and surrounds. Abrakadoodle Somerset County will bring award-winning, creative visual arts classes, camps, workshops,…

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Abrakadoodle Greensboro Delights Preschoolers with Free Art Classes at Two Locations

Abrakadoodle Greensboro Delights Preschoolers with Free Art Classes at Two Locations

The post-COVID road back can be rough, but it can also be rewarding. Kathleen Norris, Educational Director/Owner of Abrakadoodle Greensboro made a personal decision to use her COVID-19 “Retooling” Grant resources toward providing art classes for young children in need at no cost to the schools. Abrakadoodle Greensboro provided two sessions of art classes benefiting…

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Engaging Students Through the Arts!

Engaging Students Through the Arts!

We join you in welcoming the start of a brand new year!  As educators, the past year has taught us new things.  It has also reinforced some things that we already know, such as how important engagement with students is to their learning.  This includes the engagement between students and teachers but also among the…

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