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Healing with Fire | Patricia Davidson | TEDxTacoma

1,356 views · Published 19 December 2018 · 7:49 · Indexed 13 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Patricia is a highly influential and respected artist/educator within the greater Tacoma community. After developing a vocational glass blowing program for Tacoma Public Schools at Wilson high school, she created the program HOT SHOP HEROES, a glass blowing program for soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit at JBLM. In partnership with the Museum of Glass, HOT SHOP HEROES was created around the concept of “transitions”, serving soldiers transitioning to civilian life. The program has received many awards and grants for its exceptional curriculum focusing on healing, transition and building bridges within the military and civilian communities.  Patricia is a highly influential and respected artist/educator within the greater Tacoma community. After developing a vocational glass blowing program for Tacoma Public Schools at Wilson high school, she created the program HOT SHOP HEROES, a glass blowing program for soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit at JBLM. In partnership with the Museum of Glass, HOT SHOP HEROES was created around the concept of “transitions”, serving soldiers transitioning to civilian life. The program has received many awards and grants for its exceptional curriculum focusing on healing, transition and building bridges within the military and civilian communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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