This week on Arizona Illustrated…how a roller-skating dance class helps people find balance in their lives; the pandemic had long-term impacts in education, how TUSD’s online program is trying to close the COVID gap and the animated story of Eveli, an 83-year-old jeweler, yoga instructor and dreamer.
Zohan Roller Skating
Susan Barnett not only created a roller-skating dance class, but a blossoming and inclusive community beyond. Her classes offer a safe and welcoming space for all genders wishing to find balance in their lives.
Education in Recovery
Education in Recovery explores how Arizona families, educators, and students are grappling with the long-term impacts of the COVID learning gap. Featuring personal stories and expert insight, the story reveals how chronic absenteeism, digital divides, and emotional setbacks have reshaped education. We also show how flexible online models like Tucson Unified Virtual Academy (TUVA) is helping some students thrive in a post-pandemic world. As families adapt and educators innovate, the path to recovery remains uneven, but filled with resilience and hope.
Evelie – A Jewler, A Dreamer
Eveli Sabatie, a jeweler born in Algeria, has spent the greater part of her adult life immersed in the rich cultural tapestry of the American Southwest. Her artistic journey took a pivotal turn when she met the renowned Hopi jeweler Charles Loloma—an encounter that would shape the course of her creative life. Captivated by her spirit and potential, Loloma invited Eveli to live and work with him on Hopi land, where she apprenticed under his guidance. His mentorship left a lasting impression on her, yet Eveli soon began to craft a distinctive voice of her own in the world of jewelry. After leaving Hopi, her reputation blossomed, and she became a celebrated figure throughout the Southwest. Notably, she holds the rare distinction of being the only non–Native American artist to exhibit at the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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