Old Teacher, New Tricks: Music Teacher Reflection
About this time a year ago, I received a phone call I would have never expected: a call to do a long-term, 9-week substitute job
About this time a year ago, I received a phone call I would have never expected: a call to do a long-term, 9-week substitute job
(Update from last year’s name game post). Name games are critical for a music classroom, even if the teacher has been in the building for
How do you get your music classroom ready for the beginning of school? You can do it in July without sacrificing vacation time.
I’m a retired music teacher, church music director, adjunct professor, TPT seller, and CASA (I don’t sit still!).My wonderful family includes a retired art teacher husband and two wonderful daughters. One daughter is a music teacher herself (as is her husband), and my other daughter works with clients at a developmental day program. Her husband works for our local newspaper. I have two furry children: a cat and a dog.My church family completes my life. Decompressing strategies? I love yoga, gardening, painting parties, swimming. I also love a good laugh with Stephan Colbert, The Office, The Good Place, and old Carol Burnett shows.
What am I like personally? A little goofy. Somewhat scatterbrained. (I set up class jobs in my classroom, one called “Mrs. Stafford’s Brain”.) I enjoy people and learning from them. Working with kids has got to be one of the best things in the whole world.