Back-to-School 2019 Archives

Reflections on a Teaching Sabbatical

By Sarah Gulish|2019-09-18T14:01:48-05:00September 2nd, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|

"I'm on sabbatical." I said these words over and over again this past year, explaining to folks why I was suddenly home with my kids and not in the classroom. Since graduating from college in 2007, I have spent every year teaching. Teaching, conducting, writing, studying, planning. [...]

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Sparking Joy with Choir Binders

By Theresa Thomasulo|2019-09-01T13:55:04-05:00September 1st, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Choir, Series, Teaching|

My background Theresa Thomasulo I am the type of teacher who will go to great lengths to minimize transitions. Because I love to keep things moving, I try to equip students with helpful resources ahead of time. In my choir classes, one way I do [...]

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Creating and Nurturing a Student-Centered Learning Environment

By Steve Holley|2019-08-30T19:13:15-05:00August 31st, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|

Some of Steve's student's performing Change can be difficult. But oftentimes, challenging the status quo yields remarkable results. As our traditional definition of teaching and learning continues to transform, what are a few ways we, as music educators, might be able to facilitate these modifications [...]

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Dear First Year Music Education Student

By Martina Vasil|2019-08-30T15:09:06-05:00August 30th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Higher Education, Series, Students|

Welcome to your first year as a music education major, which I promise will be a whirlwind of learning and performing that is both exciting and stressful. In this blog post, I offer four big tips for not only surviving but THRIVING in your first year. Understand [...]

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A Regular Teacher in a Not-So-Regular Place

By Naarah Callender|2019-08-27T20:06:02-05:00August 29th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching, Teaching Abroad|

Travel: An Interactive Museum Follow Naarah's adventures on Instagram @callender_abroad Imagine visiting a country with a culture completely different from yours: the food, mannerisms, and societal expectations. In this moment, this life seems exciting, like walking through an interactive museum. You’re encouraged by friends and [...]

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7 Suggestions for Better Time Management for Music Educator–Entrepreneurs

By José Valentino Ruiz|2019-09-05T08:22:48-05:00August 28th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Musicians, Series|

How To Confront Father Time as Educators What an exciting time it is for all educators! Another fresh year with eager and gifted students who are slightly nervous and shy. Yet, they're excitedly looking to you, the educator, to help them realize their dreams and potential through your [...]

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The Key to a Successful First Year

By Marissa Guarriello|2019-08-31T17:25:06-05:00August 27th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|

“The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” - William James Being a first year teacher is hard. There’s a lot to think about and often too little time to prepare. You’ll meet more people and learn more names [...]

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Taking on the New School Year as the Model of Educational Excellence

By Anne Fennell|2019-08-26T11:59:25-05:00August 26th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|

The struggle is real. School is just around the corner, your classroom is taking shape, and you are in the throes of planning for the new school year and all of its possibilities. In addition to endless to-do lists, you most likely will be required [...]

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