Welcome to my music class site! I am in my 15th year as an Elementary Music Educator in the Milton Public Schools. I aims to provide a safe, culturally competent space in my classroom where my 600+ students feel eager to explore, create, and grow as musicians. It is my belief that all students have the ability to sing and be musical if provided the opportunity, exposure, and the space to explore. I seek to provide your children with a place for creative expression through singing, movement, and instrument playing. I believe that the best learning happens when a child feels safe to try new skills and can take ownership of their learning.
Creating a supportive classroom community by
Responsive Classroom Approach (More information here)
Applying mindfulness tools for social-emotional strategies, including the district-wide Calm Classroom curriculum
Implementing culturally responsive practices
Continual collaboration with the entire school community to best support each student
A few examples of Culturally Responsive resources that guide my classroom content:
Decolonizing the Music Room
AOSA Song Selection Statement
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Article
Dinah, Put Down Your Horn: Blackface Minstrel Songs Don’t Belong in Music Class
Songs with a Questionable Past
