Is navigating parenting and working from home a challenge for you right now?  I know transitioning from the classroom to the virtual world is a game changer.

I’ve been asked and have seen so many questions around working from home, so I wanted to give some tips and tricks that have worked well for me as I've been doing this for the last 4 years.  I hope you’ll find this information helpful as you navigate this work from home journey.

This presentation was originally given for the Music Education Summit Series. 

The main points I talked about are:

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In this episode, Katie Holbrook and I talk all about imposter syndrome, finding your people, and leaning into communities as a music teacher.  This conversation was so good and we discuss all the things that will help you gain forward momentum if you're battling any of these things.  

I also always say that if one music teacher is dealing with something or has a question, it means someone else does too.  Katie shares some great ideas and strategies and I know you'll walk away from this conversation feeling refreshed and ready to go into next school year feeling a bit better. 

Katie isn't a veteran teacher, but is a second generation teacher so it's in the blood.  She's active online in the teacher community and is an advocate for equitable music education.

You can connect with Katie here:

130music.com

On Instagram at onethirtymusic

On TPT at 130 Music

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White music teacher friends.  This episode is all about my experience working in a school with a high demographic of black students.  I talk about what I learned in the process and my hope is that you'll hear my words and will learn from them.  

If I can be honest, I’ve been stewing on whether or not to record this podcast episode for days now.  I even told one of my best friends I have so much to say, but I don’t want this to be about me or to offend anyone with my words at all.  That is never and will never be my intention.

But, with so much stewing in my heart, I knew I had to get my words down in the hopes of helping other white educators.  After praying about it, I knew it was time.

I pray those of you hearing this episode can see and hear my heart through my words.  Because, that is the only way I’m coming at you is with a completely loving and open heart to learn and also share with you today.

You can read the blog post that goes with this episode here.

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Teaching music and trying to connect with your students virtually can be tricky and weird.  You want to still see them and hear them make music.  Of course you do!  All of a sudden you've had to figure out this new world of teaching music online and it can be so hard. 

In this episode, we're going to talk about ways you can connect with your students while teaching virtually.  It's not going to look the same as it did in person, but you can still connect, interact with them, and show them you care.  You're just going to need to realize that although it will look different, keep in mind that you still showing up any way you know how to matters so much.

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Mentioned in this episode are:

Episode 101- Preparing for any teaching situation next school year

Episode 61- How to build relationships with your students as the music teacher

Episode 86- 5 practical ways to implement SEL in the music room with Paige Bell

Narwhals and Waterfalls YouTube channel

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Let's be honest.  Teaching during COVID-19 has been overwhelming.  Now that school is wrapping up, thinking about what your teaching might look like in the fall might be causing even more stress.  In this episode, I want to go through the various teaching situations you might face next school year and how to make a plan to have success.  

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The different situations discussed in this episode include:

1. Teaching like you normally would

2. Teaching on a cart in the general teacher's classrooms

3. Continuing to teach virtually

4. Teaching only half of each class at a time

5. Sending home paper packets

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This episode is all about integrating music and social studies.

There are so many ways to integrate social studies and history with music, and the ideas discussed in this episode include:

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

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"How to Integrate Music and Social Studies" blog post

Free 5 day music integration e-course 

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In this episode, Dr. Ruybalid talks about why early childhood music education is so important.   You'll hear why starting kiddos from such a young age not just learning, but experiencing music will help carry them into elementary school and then adulthood and how to implement music learning for the youngest of students.  If you're going to be asked to teach preschool music at some point, or this is something you've wanted to learn more about, this episode is definitely for you. 

Dr. Michael Ruybalid is the Music Education Specialist at the University of Montana. He teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate music education and supervises student teachers in their general music placements. Dr. Ruybalid earned his PhD in music education from the University of Oklahoma, and currently holds Kodály certification (Levels 1-3), Orff-Schulwerk certification (Levels 1-3 and a Master Class) and Elementary Level 1 certification in Dr. Edwin Gordon's Music Learning Theory. He previously taught music education coursework at the University of Maryland and Southeastern Louisiana University. Prior to entering higher education, Dr. Ruybalid taught PreK-12th grade music for eight years in both private and public schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Ruybalid has presented pedagogical and research sessions for local, national, and international audiences, including several conference sessions on early childhood music.

You can connect with Dr. Ruybalid here and can check out the "Everyday Musicality" podcast he referred to here. 

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This episode is all about integrating music and science.

There are so many ways to make science musical, and the ideas discussed in this episode include:

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

"How to Integrate Music and Science" blog post

Free 5 day music integration e-course 

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In this episode, Franklin and I discuss what we wish we had known before entering the teaching profession, cultural relevant teaching in the elementary music classroom, and the importance of music education advocacy.

You'll get SO much out of this episode and so many amazing ideas, strategies, and thoughts were shared.  

Some of my favorite things Franklin said in this episode are:

Mr. Franklin J. Willis currently serves as the Elementary Music Coach for the Metro Nashville Public Schools district. In this role he provides instructional support for elementary music teachers in creating a learning environment that fosters meaningful cultural experiences int eh performance, understanding and appreciation of music. Before this new role, Willis taught both general music and choir at the elementary and middle school levels for the past decade. He is a three time recipient of the prestigious Country Music Association Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence award. His student performance groups have been featured on national syndicated television programs such as NBC New with Lester Holt, Entertainment Tonight, and The Today Show.  He specializes in providing musical instruction that will empower and engage all children to achieve their best through authentic culturally relevant teaching experiences.

He is a graduate of the University of Memphis where he earned a Bachelor's of Music Education with an emphasis in choral music. Willis also earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership at Belmont University. To learn more about Franklin and his advocacy for music education visit his website at www.fwillismusic.com

You can also follow Frankin on social media here:

Instagram

Twitter

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This episode is all about integrating music and math.  

There are so many ways to make math musical, and the ideas discussed in this episode include: 

Resources mentioned in this episode include: 

"How to Integrate Music and Math" blog post 

Free 5 day music integration e-course 

I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.