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Oakland School for the Arts

Pathways Coordinator

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

"Powering Artist Pathways to Success in Design, Visual, and Media Arts for the Performing Arts"
Overview

Overview

Oakland School for the Arts is committed to offering real work experiences opportunities to immerse themselves in a pathway specific field and interact with industry professionals. Entrepreneurship is the main pathway focus. By creating student-run businesses on campus, we give our students hands-on exposure that complements academic classroom learning and offers invaluable insights about leadership, the importance of teamwork, time management, networking, problem-solving, critical thinking, innovation, self-discipline, and confidence.
 
Our arts pathways courses are taught by industry professionals who all bring years of experience, and can advise our students on college and career. These professionals also provide access to job opportunities, and other valuable resources.
 
 
 
 
Current Entrepreneurial Businesses

Current Entrepreneurial Businesses

 
Founded in July 2015,  KOSA is designed to be a teaching tool as well as give a voice to Oakland School for the Arts students. The program consists of high energy, on the spot, live student broadcasting led by Dr Thompson. KOSA Broadcasting trains students on the daily workings of radio to include; .Programming, Music Selection and Scheduling, Script Writing, Voice Over and Show Hosting. They learn to produce live broadcast talk shows and develop their on-air personality. The course provides the opportunity for students to learn basic journalistic and technological skills to be used in career choices and radio & television productions.
 
*1819 Records
 
 
*510 MAG
Dr. Delores Thompson-Pathway Coordinator, KOSA Radio
Dr. Delores Thompson

            Director, Arts Pathways
Dr. Delores Thompson

 

BIOGRAPHY

 
Dr. Delores Thompson, Is a visionary maestro of arts education, where creativity meets career prep with serious purpose. Whether she’s building a broadcast station from scratch or writing strategic plans for ten dynamic AME pathways, Dr. Thompson is always two steps ahead — blending equity, excellence, and innovation like a seasoned conductor orchestrating brilliance.

With 30+ years as a working artist that includes artist management, public relations, event planner, keynote speaker, professional emcee, television and radio, plus 10+ years teaching, and 6+ as an Arts Pathway Director, Delores is not just teaching arts —she’s transforming futures through it. Dr. Thompson speaks curriculum like a second language, turning standards into opportunity, and leading teachers with both fire and finesse.

Dr. Thompson doesn’t just teach content; she builds confidence and shapes identity, creating a safe inspiring environment where students flourish and grow into critical thinkers who know how to use their voice to make change.