It's been an intense summer of continuing ed so far. We finished wrapping up the school year with our kiddos on Thursday, June 3 and finished up "summer-izing" our classrooms on Friday, the 4th. I left the next morning for Lubbock where I officially earned my Level 3 Kodaly certification (one more to go!!!!!!!). I just got back this past Friday (yep, that's right - nearly two full weeks in Lubbock) and I'm still trying to catch up on the sleep I lost from staying up past midnight doing homework. Whew! Now, I must finish up the last bit of my Kindermusik training (which I plan to devote my day tomorrow to). I've been told that I should be able to finish up in about 5 hours. That's great news - especially since I start teaching my first classes week after next! Hooray!
My district's summer PD extravaganza is going on this week and, if I really really wanted, I could get my 3 technology PD credit hours out of the way. I think I'm PD-ed out though. I earned 80 hours at Kodaly (ever so slightly more than the required 18), so I think I'm ok for now. :)
More Kindermusik news as it comes!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Kindermusik!
(x-posted from The Stewarts' Little Family from March 27, 2010)
I'm going to be a Kindermusik teacher! Hooray!!
I've been considering getting my license for Kindermusik for some time now. I have many friends that teach who have been telling me for years about how wonderful it is and how much I would enjoy the program. Over Spring Break I did a lot of reading up on it and checking out the materials on their website. I noticed that one of the teachers listed in my area on the website was looking to hire in the next 6 months. On a whim I emailed her on Friday of Spring Break just telling her that I was interested and sent her a short version of my resume. In just a few short hours I got an email back asking if we could meet that Saturday! Well we met and I now have a job (provided that I finish my certification requirements by this summer)! The sweet lady I'll be teaching for is amazing! She's a past president of the Kindermusik Educators Association, helped write the training curriculum for teachers, and has been mentoring new Kindermusik teachers for years! I couldn't have fallen into a better situation to start learning about Kindermusik. Plus, she's just a genuinely sweet person and she has a huge passion for instilling a love of music in children. She's exactly the kind of person I would want to work with!
I don't know which of her facilities I'll be teaching at, but it will most likely be two or three around the north part of the Metroplex. We're even looking into starting a program here in Providence Village - which would be fantastic! Now, all I have to do is wait for my next paycheck, order my training materials, and get started! It shouldn't take me any more than 8 weeks, which will be perfect timing to be ready for summer classes. The great thing is, this is something that I can continue even once the next school year begins since I can offer my classes on week nights or on Saturday mornings!
I don't know how or why I keep getting blessed with all of these wonderful teaching opportunities out here, but I am oh so thankful!
I'm going to be a Kindermusik teacher! Hooray!!
I've been considering getting my license for Kindermusik for some time now. I have many friends that teach who have been telling me for years about how wonderful it is and how much I would enjoy the program. Over Spring Break I did a lot of reading up on it and checking out the materials on their website. I noticed that one of the teachers listed in my area on the website was looking to hire in the next 6 months. On a whim I emailed her on Friday of Spring Break just telling her that I was interested and sent her a short version of my resume. In just a few short hours I got an email back asking if we could meet that Saturday! Well we met and I now have a job (provided that I finish my certification requirements by this summer)! The sweet lady I'll be teaching for is amazing! She's a past president of the Kindermusik Educators Association, helped write the training curriculum for teachers, and has been mentoring new Kindermusik teachers for years! I couldn't have fallen into a better situation to start learning about Kindermusik. Plus, she's just a genuinely sweet person and she has a huge passion for instilling a love of music in children. She's exactly the kind of person I would want to work with!
I don't know which of her facilities I'll be teaching at, but it will most likely be two or three around the north part of the Metroplex. We're even looking into starting a program here in Providence Village - which would be fantastic! Now, all I have to do is wait for my next paycheck, order my training materials, and get started! It shouldn't take me any more than 8 weeks, which will be perfect timing to be ready for summer classes. The great thing is, this is something that I can continue even once the next school year begins since I can offer my classes on week nights or on Saturday mornings!
I don't know how or why I keep getting blessed with all of these wonderful teaching opportunities out here, but I am oh so thankful!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Donors Choose!
I have a new Donors Choose project up and running for my classroom! Hooray!
For those of you who don't know, DonorsChoose is a website where teachers can request materials for their classrooms and students. Teachers "shop" for the needed materials though vendors that are associated with Donors Choose. Teachers then write a short essay explaining their situation, need, and how these materials will help their students. Once approved, Donors Choose will post the essay and request on their website. ANYONE can donate any amount you wish - it works just like checking out on Amazon.com! When the project is fully funded, Donors Choose will purchase the materials and send them to the teacher's school. Everyone that donates gets a thank you (if you donate over $100 or you are the donor who gives the last amount to fully fund you get homemade thank you cards from the students!).
You may remember that last year I was able to get two new cd players for our music room at my old school in Odessa. I am teaching in a new district this year and I am requesting a digital video camera for my classroom. You can view my teacher page at http://www.donorschoose.org/
Please please pass this on to anyone you think would be interested in helping us out, or if you're so inclined, donate a little yourself (even if it's $1). Every little bit helps!
iMuchas Gracias!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Holiday Programs are a Success at Burks!
Our music program had a busy couple of weeks leading up to our holiday break. We had a Kindergarten program and three choir performances! I could not be more proud of our students and the hard work the put into making these performances successful.
On Thursday, December 10, our Kindergarteners gave a fantastic performance of some of the best known holiday tunes. Each class had a special song to sing (and hat to wear) and got to hang their own homemade Christmas ornaments on our tree as our principal, Mrs. Bendorf read "Twas the Night Before Christmas". It was a great way to kick off our holiday season.
The following Monday, our Burks Honor Choir went on their Winter Tour and performed at Colonial Lodge of McKinney and at Stonebriar Mall. They sang their full winter concert on Tuesday night for a cafetorium full of parents, family, and friends. Then on Friday morning, our choir students led the school in our Christmas Sing-Along. What an outstanding group of singers and young leaders we have here at Burks! I am so blessed to work with this fine group of students!
On Thursday, December 10, our Kindergarteners gave a fantastic performance of some of the best known holiday tunes. Each class had a special song to sing (and hat to wear) and got to hang their own homemade Christmas ornaments on our tree as our principal, Mrs. Bendorf read "Twas the Night Before Christmas". It was a great way to kick off our holiday season.
The following Monday, our Burks Honor Choir went on their Winter Tour and performed at Colonial Lodge of McKinney and at Stonebriar Mall. They sang their full winter concert on Tuesday night for a cafetorium full of parents, family, and friends. Then on Friday morning, our choir students led the school in our Christmas Sing-Along. What an outstanding group of singers and young leaders we have here at Burks! I am so blessed to work with this fine group of students!
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