Michael Block
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"Mike initiated a pep band for our sports programs, revitalized the marching band, and brought the jazz band to a level of musicality beyond any high school band I have seen in my fifty years as an educator."
"Mike initiated a pep band for our sports programs, revitalized the marching band, and brought the jazz band to a level of musicality beyond any high school band I have seen in my fifty years as an educator."
Joseph Powers, Principal, Jones College Prep
"He wrote grants every year, reworked our course handbook, developed new curriculum, and connected with community partners to share student talents beyond the walls of our school."
"He wrote grants every year, reworked our course handbook, developed new curriculum, and connected with community partners to share student talents beyond the walls of our school."
-Jake Myers, Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair, Jones College Prep
"It has been my privilege to work with such an authentic and committed educator."
"It has been my privilege to work with such an authentic and committed educator."
-Elvia Garcia-Graham, Principal, John Spry Community Elementary School.
"Michael is a hardworking and dedicated teacher and director who will make an excellent addition to any fine arts department."
"Michael is a hardworking and dedicated teacher and director who will make an excellent addition to any fine arts department."
-Pablo Guzman, Assistant Principal, John Spry Community Elementary
"Mr. Block is a team player, a strong listener, and an effective communicator."
"Mr. Block is a team player, a strong listener, and an effective communicator."
-Evan Plummer, Former Director of Arts Education, Chicago Public Schools
"He would be a great asset at any school where music is supported to engage students in creative learning."
"He would be a great asset at any school where music is supported to engage students in creative learning."
-Marina Lopez, Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster Lead Teacher, John Spry Community Elementary.
Mr. Block is a very dedicated, reliable and flexible teacher."
Mr. Block is a very dedicated, reliable and flexible teacher."
-Francisco Borras, Principal, Community Links High School.
"I feel that Mike would be an excellent addition to any faculty and I might add that he has had excellent rapport and respectful relationships with students and parents alike."
"I feel that Mike would be an excellent addition to any faculty and I might add that he has had excellent rapport and respectful relationships with students and parents alike."
-Clark Anderson, Band Director (Cooperating Teacher), Romeoville High School
"His pedagogical knowledge of the band idiom spans far beyond his years and his implementation of this knowledge was seen daily."
"His pedagogical knowledge of the band idiom spans far beyond his years and his implementation of this knowledge was seen daily."
-Scott Silder, Elementary Band Director (Cooperating Teacher,) Naperville CUSD 203
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