Michael Dando
Mike Dando is a journalism educator and student publications adviser working in the Metro East area of Saint Louis. A graduate of Greenville College's School of Education and Washington University's Master of Arts in Education program, Mike has spent nearly a decade working in public schools building practical strategies to incorporate pop culture, music, and film into the classroom. Over the past several years, Mike has worked to build an on campus secondary writing lab, to construct writing and journalism curriculum, and to develop media literacy programs, most recently helping to establish a program at Washington University in Saint Louis.
When not in the publication office, Mike can be found on the ultimate frisbee field, at a concert, serving as head writer for B-Side Music, an online music, film, and culture magazine or as a contributor for Geek Speak Weekly, a website devoted to gaming, comics, film, books, and pop culture.
Most recently, Mike has taken on a position teaching advanced composition for teachers at the collegiate level. On Suite101, Mike writes for education, film, and music.
Latest Articles
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Teach Poetry Through Rock Music
From the Beatles to Blink 182, this simple instructional process can take any popular music track and make it an invaluable instructional tool.
Dec 12, 2007
- Michael Dando
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How to Teach Graphic Novels
For many teachers and adults, comic books, sometimes called graphic novels, are simple escapism - but comic books offer the opportunity for insight and discussion.
Dec 8, 2007
- Michael Dando
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TV Ads Favor Latest Indie Music
Television ads have always utilized jingles to hock their wares but recently Madison Avenue has been looking to the indie music scene for help in promoting their product.
Dec 5, 2007
- Michael Dando
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