Where did you go to high school and college?
I graduated from Wooster High School and attended The University of Akron
What grade/s and classes do you teach?
5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, 7/8 Band, High School Concert Band, High School Jazz Band, and an introductory guitar class (Guitar I)
What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging?
As the instrumental music teacher, the act of learning an instrument and playing in an ensemble is a lot of fun! Class time is spent building the tools to become better musicians, and preparing for a variety of performances at all grade levels.
As an example, our Jazz Band has been preparing a variety of songs to play at various “gigs” in and around the community. This gives the students the opportunity to experience what a professional musician does.
What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching? (Supplementals and Volunteer)
In addition to teaching in class, I also direct the Montpelier Marching Band as well as the Pep Band. The Marching Band begins rehearsals in the summer, around the same time as the fall sports teams. After school, I provide free instrumental music lessons to students from a variety of grade levels.
What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools?
For me, having the opportunity to work with all of the music students here. We have a lot of talented and hardworking students here, and I relish the chance to help them become better musicans.
As a district we are working hard to save the district money. What are some ways that you help save money at school?
Reducing paper use, utilize our existing musical library, and taking steps to maintain and repair existing school-owned instruments to provide a quality music education. Fundraisers are also conducted to help provide additional funding for the music program.
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