"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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]