Music educator recently retired; adjunct and church music director. Ph.D. in music education. Certified Orff-Schulwerk and Kodaly.Flute, piano, and recorder player, and dabble in single reed instruments.World Music Drumming Level One.
Orff-Schulwerk-Kodaly-Dalcroze fused-child based. Love instruments, movement, allowing children to discover with guidance.
Written several accepted grants for my classroom Accepted into the PhD program at the University of Kansas Recipient of Gunild Keetman Grant for further Orff-Schulwerk training Recipient of Dr. Jane and Mr. Doug Reed scholarship for higher learning through the School District of Washington College credit organizer of the St. Louis AOSA chapter Past elementary and general music vice president of the Missouri Music Educators Association Member of AOSA advocacy subcommittee
University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University): BME, 1983, MA, 1984. University of Kansas, Ph.D., 2019
Husband Gary is a retired art teacher. Daughters Liz and Sarah Sons-in-law Luke and Danny Puppy Honey and kitty Lenore
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
Specialty, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music), Health, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Community