I began teaching elementary school music in Howard County in 1995, and spent ten years at Talbott Springs Elementary School. I am very excited to be returning to Elkridge Elementary School for the 2008-2009 school year! I grew up in Howard County and attended schools here for my entire K-12 education.
I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Music Education with a focus in the General and Vocal Music area. While at JMU, I performed in many vocal ensembles and productions, ranging from small chamber music groups to full-scale operas. I also was a member of the JMU Marching Band - the Marching Royal Dukes, playing the french horn! I was a voice major in college and have performed in various venues in the Baltimore area since graduation.
Outside of school, I direct musicals for elementary and middle school students at the Drama Learning Center. I have directed and co-directed many shows, including,"Annie", "The Sound of Music", "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "The King & I", "Cinderella", "Grease", "Seussical", "Li'l Abner", "High School Musical", and many more.
I live in Howard County with my daughter and enjoy visiting my family. We like to play games, especially dominoes, Wii games, and Monopoly! I also love to read (Harry Potter rocks!) and listen to music. I love teaching and look forward to coming into work every day to work with children.
What is being taught?
1st Quarter
Kindergarten
1st skill: The students will practice keeping a steady beat.
2nd skill: The students will practice using their singing voices.
3rd skill: The students will practice hearing opposites in music -high/low, loud/soft, fast/slow.
1st Grade
1st skill: The students will demonstrate steady beat.
2nd skill: The students will practice using their singing voices.
3rd skill: The students will demonstrate the opposites in music – loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow.
2nd Grade
1st skill: The students will practice using their singing voices.
2nd skill: The students will practice using classroom instruments.
3rd skill: The students will demonstrate basic rhythm patterns.
3rd Grade
1st skill: The students will demonstrate basic rhythm patterns.
2nd skill: The students will practice using classroom instruments.
3rd skill: The students will practice using their singing voices.
4th Grade
1st skill: The students will practice hearing patterns in music.
2nd skill: The students will practice using their singing voices.
3rd skill: The students will demonstrate competence playing classroom instruments.
5th Grade
1st skill: The students will practice hearing patterns in music.
2nd skill: The students will practice using their singing voices.
3rd skill: The students will demonstrate competence playing classroom instruments.
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