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EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Hello and welcome to STEAM+ Music at Ocean Air, where we sing, say, dance, and play in a tuneful, beatful, and artful way! I’m so excited to be here and to join you on your journey toward musical creativity and literacy.
My name is Nicole Poznicek, and this is my 17th year teaching music. Before joining the Del Mar Union School District, I taught Music and Musical Theater at Coastal Academy for three years and K–8 General Music in Chicago Public Schools for nine years.
I hold a Master’s in Music Education from Anderson University and certifications in Orff Schulwerk and John Feierabend’s First Steps in Music & Conversational Solfege.
I'm passionate about helping students discover their musical voices and build a lifelong love of music!
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY &
What to Expect in STEAM+ MUSIC
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY &
What to Expect in STEAM+ MUSIC
STEAM+ Music Purpose Statement:
When we offer students-driven learning that honors student flexibility, collaboration, and feedback, then we create an environment where the musical process is valued over product and students see themselves as musicians through joyful music making and real-world connections.
In STEAM+ Music, students will build a strong foundation in musical skills and literacy. Lessons are designed to reflect students’ interests, passions, and cultural backgrounds, incorporating a diverse array of musical experiences from around the world. Students can look forward to:
🎶 Singing. 💃 Moving
🎧 Listening 🎨 Improvising & Composing
🥁 Playing a variety of instruments
Through music, students develop not only musical abilities, but also confidence, empathy, critical thinking, and a lasting appreciation for the musical world around them.
Stay connected by visiting:
What We're Learning – for an overview of what your child is learning in music this year!
Music Fun for Everyone – for games and at-home resources.
"Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand." -Carl Orff
8 Easy Ways to Support Your Child.pdfLIFE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
LIFE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
When not teaching, I enjoy reading, singing, trying new restaurants with my husband, and spending time with my two children, Jay and Hunter, and our dog Lenny. We love enjoying the sunny weather of San Diego by spending our days at the beach or out hiking. During the summer, my family and I enjoy heading back to Chicago, IL to visit extended family, as well as traveling and exploring new destinations.
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