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Brigitte Blachère

Brigitte Blachère is a program manager with the lifelong learning education unit, Smithsonian Associates. Over her 22 years at the Institution, she has had the sheer delight of developing and managing some amazing youth and family programs including Smithsonian Summer Camp, Discovery Theater, Smithsonian Sleepovers, and the Smithsonian Kite Festival. She loves using the collections to teach and is always looking for new projects to bring the Smithsonian alive for all ages.

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Heritage, Science, and Culture Take Center Stage with Discovery Theater Performances for Students

The Smithsonian makes learning come alive for visiting field trip groups through memorable and engaging theater performances

Local Washington, D.C. based chef Jerome Grant was one of 12 presenters in the DCPS Career Ready Internship program for students interested in hospitality careers. Grant shared his philosophy around creating unforgettable dining experiences as a former chef in Smithsonian spaces including the Mitsitam Café at the National Museum of the American Indian and Sweet Home Café at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. (Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post via Getty Images)

From Museum Chef to Zoo Educator, Careers Come to Life for Local Students

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