Answer #2 Goals

Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:04:41 -0500

To foster a working music cooperative throughout the state that will unify and strengthen existing programs and provide support for emerging string teachers

By:
1. Finding funding for substitute teachers in order to pair mentors with new teachers during the school day
2. Publishing content specific distribution lists on my website
3. Identifying the needs of my School District and developing a plan to meet those needs
4. Publish links to, and help to develop content area specific blogs in order to provide an educational forum for music teachers across the state
Develop District Music Education Brag Pages published on my webpage, shared with all local news outlets updated monthly by String Music Education Representatives
Offer a “hotline” to string content specific mentors for help after hours

To embrace technology for both professional development and in the classroom

By:
1. Continued support ensuring access to basic computer needs in the State
2. Sponsoring workshops that could partner with the University of Delaware, furthering the reach of DMEA Notes, Technology Corner
3. Promote and provide grant writing
4. Featuring Delaware String music teachers’ lessons on sites such as www.teachertube.com

To Further the art form
By:
1. Commissioning one work a year through a rotation of ensembles
2. Sponsoring Festivals in addition to the competitions
3. String Concert Calendar Subscriptions for Schools and Community Groups by region

Answer #1 Philosophy of Music Education

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 23:59:46 -0500

My philosophy of music education is a living breathing entity that grows with knowledge. These ideas then mold and shape the strategies that I use in the classroom. I have been very fortunate within my own district, my supervisors are supportive, our new superintendent understands the need of a successful music program, we are beginning to resolve scheduling issues in most of my schools, the program is well funded, and I am surrounded by concerned, dedicated music teachers in each of my six schools that help me with anything at a moments notice. My program is growing. However, if any one of these things becomes threatened, growth becomes a thing of the past. By utilizing every opportunity to grow, maintaining a vigilant search for new and opposing ideas, and ensuring constant communication with all stakeholders I will begin to meet the demands of the music classroom. In this way I can help to safeguard further classroom development and ensure continued success.

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Answer #2 Goals

Answer #1 Philosophy of Music Education