TASN 2026 PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION SUMMIT (PCS)

Shaun Barrowes, an Emmy-nominated artist, bestselling author, and former American Idol Top 30 finalist, brings a powerful blend of music, storytelling, and inspiration to The Da Vinci Approach. With over 600 million global streams and collaborations with icons like Imagine Dragons, Janelle Monáe, and Jackie Chan, Shaun’s creative journey embodies resilience and reinvention. Through his keynotes and workshops, he uses live music and personal stories to show how creativity fuels problem-solving, emotional awareness, and innovation. His “Power of the Blank Page” philosophy and interactive “Power Playlists” help audiences reframe failure, tap into their creative potential, and rediscover purpose. Dynamic and heartfelt, Shaun’s Da Vinci Approach connects art, emotion, and growth in a way that leaves audiences both moved and motivated.

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For more than 20 years, Aric Bostick has inspired over half a million students, educators, and school leaders across the country through his dynamic leadership programs. A former high school teacher and coach, he founded a student leadership club recognized on television for its success. As a national education speaker, he has developed a summer leadership camp, online professional development for educators, and college readiness programs for students. Aric also works with corporate leaders and HR professionals, and in recent years, he has focused on a groundbreaking approach to school leadership rooted in modern attachment theory and relational neuroscience.

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