The Modern Music Educator
My passion is helping other teachers develop curricular materials and approaches that are relevant and accessible to all student learning styles and musical interests
Photo Credit: Sasha Pedro
Today's music teachers are tasked with doing it all! We often see the largest inclusion setting classes (including students with disabilities and English learning students) but don't receive the same training or support to do so. This leads to teacher burn out or feelings that we aren't doing our best. We are also teaching in a rapidly changing world of technology and culture, and have a responsibility to address the vast array of experiences and interests that our students bring into the classroom.
Let's be honest- the traditional approach to music education has not spoken to every student's cultural background, learning style, or musical interests. It's time to change that, and I want to help you do that in a way that is sustainable for you! Here's what I bring to the table:
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15 years of experience in k-12 public school teaching
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Experience in teaching elementary, middle, and high school music
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Experience teaching band, general music, music technology, percussion, modern band, guitar, adapted music, and chorus
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Extensive training in adapted music (teaching music to students with disabilities)
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Expertise in popular music education and culturally relevant pedagogies
Interested in increasing your efficacy and building an exciting education for all students? I am glad our paths have crossed!