In this episode, I put together clips from the post-show with Angela Marcum.  She gives me ideas for starting a brand new program and how to get students hooked and invested.

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On this episode, we chat with Damon Knepper, Director of String and Percussion studies and Associate Director of Bands at Ironwood Ridge High School in Tucson, Arizona.  We discuss how to wear many hats as a teacher and have your students see those many sides of you, how to incorporate "mentor students" in your classroom, orchestra and guitar class strategies for hybrid learning, creating an environment where students know how to practice and are motivated to do it, how to start a new guitar program, and how to cultivate the relationships with students, not only in the classroom but also at a personal level.

You can contact Damon by email at [email protected] or find him at Arizona music festivals as the South Central Region String Coordinator.

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In this episode, we talk with Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent for the Oracle Elementary School District and Principal of Mountain Vista K-8 School in Oracle, Arizona.  We discuss how our subject areas are important for the complete development of every student, what makes a great teacher, how to have a longer, more enjoyable career, the importance of connecting with your community, what mistakes teachers make when making large purchase orders/capital requests and lastly, the importance of perseverance this school year. 

You can contact Crystle by email at [email protected] or by her office phone at 520-896-3074.

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In this episode, we talk with Angela Marcum, Director of Learning and Development for the Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan, IL and a theater consultant, who is an absolutely amazing person!  We discuss the positive impact of theater to performers, directors and the audience,  strategies to have a theater program during a pandemic as well as how to start a brand new program, the importance of challenging students, student ownership and creating community and lastly, how to create hope in our lives.

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In this episode, we meet with Josh Meibos, the 2018 Arizona Education Foundation Teacher of the Year and a National Board Certified Teacher of Physical Education.  We discuss the impact of being named Teacher of the Year, his educational philosophy, ways that he collaborates with his colleague of various subjects to make learning better for his students, his experience successfully advocating for more unstructured play (AZ Senate Bill 1083) in front of the Arizona House Legislative Education Committee, SB 1083's impact on student learning as students return to school and the importance of kindness and mindfulness.

You can contact Josh on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/joshua.meibos.7) and Twitter (@joshmeibos) and at [email protected].

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The goal of this podcast is to give support to the subjects which often do not get any support.  As a music teacher of 9 years, I know how valuable a great support network can be!

This episode gives a brief introduction of myself and my goals to help teachers get the support and inspiration they need to be successful.

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