Select Page

Josh Keidan

“…life in terms of music”

About Josh Keidan

Josh Keidan is a Toledo-based expert in learning, training, and teaching individuals at every level. Whether he is coaching PhD students looking for another set of eyes on their dissertations, middle-schoolers who are learning the foundational principles of Language Arts, or individuals striving to complete English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, Josh holds firmly to the idea that if he can learn it, he can teach it. 

As it stands, Josh Keidan completed his dissertation at The University of Toledo, from which he graduated with a PhD in Education in 2020. His dissertation title is Learning, Improvisation and Identity Expansion in Innovative Organizations (it can be found here: https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_etd/send_file/send?accession=toledo1586874155982614&disposition=attachment). It focused on how high-performing organizations (businesses, religious organizations and non-profits) create exceptional learning cultures.

Throughout his time at the university, Josh served as a teacher, editor, curriculum designer and researcher, which enabled him to test various educational theories, environments, and approaches to improve the overall learning experience. The role of creativity and the arts in learning, particularly improvisation, are central to his research, and he has designed and co-taught a course for teachers (“Discourse for Learning”) centered around student and teacher improvisation in the classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently, Josh works as a freelance editor, consultant and career coach, primarily working with graduate students from around the world, helping them as they make their way through their advanced degree programs. When Josh Keidan is not working on these projects, he can be found leading Toledo’s Unfiltered Improv (find them on facebook), coaching weekly improv practices and hosting their segment on the radio show Toledo’s Homegrown Creatives, Wednesdays at 7 at toledoradio.org. He also coaches improv for The University of Toledo’s Improv and Acting Club, Josh studied improv at Glass City Improv in Toledo, where he has performed in shows and showcases. 

However, it is important to note that Josh’s passion for the performing arts does not start and stop with improvisation. Instead, he has also experienced the classic, scripted side of theatre, having performed in a mainstage production of The Tempest with The University of Toledo Theatre Department, as well as having competed on many occasions at the Moth StorySLAM in Ann Arbor. He is a three-time winner of Toledo Spoken storytelling competitions. 

Outside of performing, Josh Keidan is also deeply passionate about music. Personally, he plays the guitar and piano, and is fascinated by the challenge of expressing himself through such mediums. 

All in all, Josh enjoys the art of expression and strives to integrate such principles — especially those related to improvisation — into the classroom whenever possible. Should you be interested in learning more about Josh Keidan, his love for learning, and how that can intersect with the arts, be sure to visit his blog page frequently!

“I think my love for music and my love of education comes from the same place; learning keeps us young and happy.”

Outside of performing, Josh Keidan is also deeply passionate about music. Personally, he plays the guitar and piano and is fascinated by the challenge of expressing himself through such mediums. 

All in all, Josh enjoys the art of expression and strives to integrate such principles — especially those related to improvisation — into the classroom whenever possible. Should you be interested in learning more about Josh Keidan, his love for learning, and how that can intersect with the arts, be sure to visit his blog page frequently!