Education:
Mansfield University - Bachelor of Music in Education
West Chester University - Master of Music in Education
Continuing Education at University of the Arts, Philadelphia (through Villanova University)
When I was in elementary school I wanted to stop playing the trumpet. I wasn't doing well, didn't like my music teacher and my classroom teacher gave me a hard time about leaving class for my lesson. I told my mom that I wanted to quit. She said I wanted to start playing, now I had to stick with it. She truly believed in the value of music in education and knew that it would help me become a better student. I didn't believe her and I wasn't happy! I had to keep playing.
In middle school things started to click. I matured, started taking private lessons and really improved. By high school, I was section leader and playing in the Lancaster Youth Symphony. I developed a love for music that I never thought possible as a 10 year old. My mom, once again, was right. In 10th grade I decided I wanted to major in music in college and become a music teacher.
I share this because children don't aways know what is best for them. They are quick to follow their friends and are eager to quit something that is challenging. Things that require hard work, dedication, perseverance and responsibility help us prepare for a productive life. They are qualities that will be needed in college and all career choices to be successful. We are all capable of more than what we think!
Winners never quit and quitters never win! Thanks, Mom.
Parents, please encourage your child to stick with their decision to play an instrument for at least one full school year!
Mansfield University - Bachelor of Music in Education
West Chester University - Master of Music in Education
Continuing Education at University of the Arts, Philadelphia (through Villanova University)
When I was in elementary school I wanted to stop playing the trumpet. I wasn't doing well, didn't like my music teacher and my classroom teacher gave me a hard time about leaving class for my lesson. I told my mom that I wanted to quit. She said I wanted to start playing, now I had to stick with it. She truly believed in the value of music in education and knew that it would help me become a better student. I didn't believe her and I wasn't happy! I had to keep playing.
In middle school things started to click. I matured, started taking private lessons and really improved. By high school, I was section leader and playing in the Lancaster Youth Symphony. I developed a love for music that I never thought possible as a 10 year old. My mom, once again, was right. In 10th grade I decided I wanted to major in music in college and become a music teacher.
I share this because children don't aways know what is best for them. They are quick to follow their friends and are eager to quit something that is challenging. Things that require hard work, dedication, perseverance and responsibility help us prepare for a productive life. They are qualities that will be needed in college and all career choices to be successful. We are all capable of more than what we think!
Winners never quit and quitters never win! Thanks, Mom.
Parents, please encourage your child to stick with their decision to play an instrument for at least one full school year!