At Jordan Jackson, we believe that all students are musicians and should have the opportunity to make music in some shape or form. Music is important for social, emotional, cognitive, and academic growth and development.
I teach third, fourth, and fifth grade music classes as well as co-direct the Jordan/Jackson Elementary Chorus. I also teach the CHAMPS after school keyboard classes and play piano for the high school musical.
I love to listen to, play, and sing all genres of music. When I'm not making music, I like to read, hike, and spend time outdoors.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Music Education (violin and piano) from Hartwick College
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instructions: Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University
This is my 30th year teaching general music and chorus. In 3rd grade I announced to my class that I was going to be a music teacher when I grew up, and here I am! In my time away from school I perform when I can, but I'm an avid hockey player (yep)! I've had the privilege of traveling to far-off places. My goal is to visit all 7 continents, so far I've been to 4. Most of my travel is focused on animals. I LOVE CATS!!!!
I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you in our year together in music!
Education:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (voice) from Rutgers U.,
Masters of Education in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley U.
I teach 5th-grade music, and I am a professional violinist. I perform with several orchestras in the area.
Health is a passion of mine. (I also teach health!)
I am an avid sailor and race my boat several times a week in the summer months.
Education:
Bachelor of Music at Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University
Masters of Creative Arts and Learning from Lesley University.
We Create with
Our Voices
Through movement
Ukuleles
Xylophones
Glockenspiels
Boomwhackers
Percussion instruments
We Perform
By sharing with our school and Mansfield community
Chorus, Band, Orchestra, and Keyboard
We Respond to music and others ideas
Through class discussion
By listening to music in a purposeful way, thinking about and paying attention to what we are hearing
by moving to music
We Connect
By singing, playing, moving, and listening to music from around the world
