about

Krickett Jones Halpern is a Child Development Specialist and founder of Drum to LEARN, Inc. and Making the Arts Real for Youth, m.a.r.y. foundation; both using the creative arts as vehicles to help guide children develop healthy methods of expression, coping skills, and greater confidence. In 1996, Krickett received her bachelor’s degree in Child Development from California State University of Northridge. She has more than 25 years of experience working with young children. Using her creativity through art and drumming, she builds and improves social and emotional skills among children from the ages of 2 – 5 years. Krickett’s passion includes guiding children to think for themselves, cope with their emotions, foster their wholeness and experience overall well being.