This episode is really centered around you and with you in mind. You’ve noticed that we have a new intro to the episodes, which is part of a full song dedicated and written with teachers in mind. Another bonus to the song? It was written by Kristine Cox, who happens to be my mom! In today’s episode, we’re uncovering the message behind the song and learning how to incorporate classroom music ideas with Kristine Cox.

Kristine studied Vocal Performance at the University of Utah. She has been a vocal coach, music director and leading actress in many theater productions. Kristine is also an inspirational speaker and was recently featured at The Viridian Event Center for the motivational and musical event, “Change Your Story – Change Your Life.” She also loves writing music for brands and herself.

This song, “Bridge the Gap”, was a very personal song because it was not only written by my mom, Kristine Cox, but she wrote it for teachers. I had multiple conversations with Kristine, she had access to emails, and comments from teachers and noticed a common theme: teachers were constantly giving their all, but also trying to fill or bridge the gaps of their students and with work and personal life.

When discussing the song, our conversation revolves around what teachers need the most support in bridging the gap and how to take time for themselves. Kristine mentions the word hero and what that idea looks like in the many roles you play in life.

Our conversation transitions to classroom music and how to incorporate it throughout your day. As we discuss, music in your classroom has many benefits for you, as well as your students. We provide a variety of examples of how classroom music can be utilized in your classroom or with your own kids if you homeschool.

Everything we do at Wife Teacher Mommy is with you, the teachers in whatever form, in mind. You play so many roles in life that the song “Bridge the Gap” is a love song to all that you do. Having Kristine be involved was a bonus and so was having her on this episode. Her passion for music will inspire you to incorporate classroom music for the many ways you support students in your classroom.

Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!
• Kristine Cox Music Freebie
• “Bridge the Gap” Music Video
• Wife Teacher Mommy YouTube Channel
• Free Sub Planning Starter Kit
• Ready To Go Sub Plans Pre K – 6th Grade Mega Bundle
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

Connect with Kristine:

• Check out her website
• Find her on Facebook
• Listen to her music on YouTube

Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/classroom-music

Connect with Kelsey:

Join Wife Teacher Mommy Club. 

Follow her on Instagram @wifeteachermommy.

Join our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.

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