Kathryn Patricia Cobbler named a 2021 CBC Ottawa Trailblazer!
OrKidstra is thrilled to share that OrKidstra Teaching Artistry Facilitator Kathryn Patricia Cobbler has been named a 2021 CBC Ottawa Trailblazer! CBC’s Trailblazers are described as “people who are making a positive impact — big or small — in Ottawa through their passion, dedication, creativity, and drive.” Read more about the award by clicking here!
CBC Ottawa says they received hundreds of nominations for the 2021 Trailblazers Awards, “…we eventually chose to honour the following 10 individuals for all their inspiring work — work that’s been made even more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Kathryn Patricia Cobbler, affectionately known at OrKidstra as Ms. Kathryn, says “As both an artist and an educator, an important part of my work is holding space. Something that will always stay at the core of what I do is supporting marginalized voices and helping everyone have a ‘seat at the table.’” She also thanks OrKidstra for nominating her for this award, “A BIG thank you to my nominator OrKidstra. To all of our incredible staff, Teaching Artists, and most importantly our students–you are the real trailblazers and make our future brighter every day ❤️!”
Listen to Ms. Kathryn’s interview on CBC Radio’s In Town and Out with Giacomo Panico by clicking here.
Congratulations Ms. Kathryn on this well-deserved award! You can read Ms. Kathryn’s bio on OrKidstra’s staff page by clicking here.
