Music with Mrs. Lamar

I am excited to be part of the Music faculty at Jenison Public Schools! I teach at Sandy Hill Elementary on Monday and Tuesday, then Pinewood Elementary on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Before coming to Jenison in 2021, I lived and taught Music and Theatre in Big Rapids, MI. I have been teaching Elementary Music for 13 years and have a passion for teaching children to sing, move, create, and play instruments. 

I received my Bachelors degree and Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Alabama. Roll Tide! When I'm not at school teaching my amazing students, I love spending time with my husband and 3 kids exploring Michigan State Parks. 

All the Jenison Elementary Music Teachers use John Feierabend's curriculum "First Steps in Music" for teaching K-2nd grade students to be Tuneful, Beatful, and Artful. 3rd-6th grade students dive into music literacy using Feierabend's "Conversational Solfege" curriculum. My goal is to help all of my students connect with and enjoy music, while building musical skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

jlamar@jpsonline.org