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Mary Lou Belli

MARY LOU BELLI is the co-author of The Sitcom Career Book published by Back Stage Books. She is an Emmy Award-winning director who currently directs UPN’s hit sitcoms Eve, One on One, and Girlfriends. She has coached or directed teen actors on Saved by the Bell, Sister Sister, and Drake and Josh. She lives in Los Angeles.
Acting for Young Actors

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Acting for Young Actors

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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