Fall Workshop: Ani Silva-Berrios

Presenter Bio:

Ani Silva-Berrios is an experienced music educator currently teaching K-5 general music. She has previously taught K-6 general music and 5th-6th grade choir in Kansas, as well as K-5 general music in Virginia and Florida. In addition to her work in elementary schools, Ani has taught undergraduate and graduate-level elementary music methods courses at institutions such as Missouri Western University, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, and Vandercook College. An active presenter and clinician, she has shared at national and regional conferences, including the American Orff-Schülwerk Association, Ohio Music Educators Association, Virginia Music Educators Association, Florida Music Educators Association, Kansas Music Educators Association, and local Orff-Schülwerk chapters. Ani is the author of ¡Vamos a jugar!, a music teacher resource featuring Latin American songs, movement activities, and children’s literature designed for K-5 general music classrooms. She holds a dual bachelor's degree in Music Education and Flute Performance from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis from the Hartt School of Music. During her time at Hartt, Ani earned Kodály certifications with John Feierabend and certifications in “First Steps in Music” and “Conversational Solfege.” She also completed her Orff-Schülwerk certification at the University of Memphis and holds a World Drumming Level 1 certification. Ani’s teaching philosophy blends many resources to create a playful, inclusive, and culturally rich classroom environment. Outside of teaching, 

Treasure State Orff Workshop overview for the 2026-2027 school year:
Fall Workshop on October 3rd 2026: Ani Silva Berrios 

Chapter Sharing Workshop on February 27th, 2027

Spring Workshop on March 27th, 2027: Jess Dunnick

Treasure State Orff is an affiliate of AOSA.  For more information about the American Orff-Schulwerk Association please visit aosa.org

“The American Orff-Schulwerk association strongly encourages members to be positive and discreet when discussing our organization, specific courses and/or teachers, and the Orff movement. The very nature of the Orff Schulwerk philosophy embodies a broad spectrum of expressions exploring different paths to arrive at artistic and educational goals. Members are encouraged to recognize and remain open to varied approaches and to celebrate both our differences and our similarities.”