Why I Teach
•To have a positive influence on students lives
•Encourage habits of lifelong learners and creative thinkers
•Sharing passion for music
•Provide a safe learning environment
•Develop students to be positive contributing members of today's global society
•How I Teach
•Group based cooperative work
•Divergent thinking
•Scaffolding - Learning as a cognitive building process
•Constructivist Approach - Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge
•Differentiation through flexible grouping and honoring individual learning styles
•What I Teach
•Student confidence through music education
•High achievement in academic and artistic expression
•Related curriculum to students lives and experiences
•Collaboration and communication through music
•Utilize knowledge and resources to achieve confidence and lofty goals
How I Assess
•Reflective practice
•Authentic feedback from students, parents, mentors, and colleagues