Welcome to my music class site! I am in my 16th year as an Elementary Music Educator in the Milton Public Schools. I aim to provide a safe and 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 all children with a place for creative expression and collaborative skill-building 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
Continual collaboration with the entire school community to best support each student through a trauma-informed lens
Implementing culturally responsive practices
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
