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Carrots & Cupcakes & Concerts, Oh My!
I am so happy you are reading this post tonight! Â This is my 21st post in a row, and they say that it takes 21 days to build a habit. Â So...
angelaammerman
Jul 21, 20153 min read
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The Big Fish Little Pond Effect
Have you ever been a big fish in a little pond? Â I had a student once who was an enormous fish in this teeny tiny pond of little...
angelaammerman
Jul 20, 20154 min read
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Musicking for Community Resilience
This evening, we went to see the movie Tomorrowland and were really moved. Â The basic plot of the movie is that the world is going to end...
angelaammerman
Jul 18, 20152 min read
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THRIVE & Make more Music Makers!
Have you ever seen a mass exodus out of a music program? Â I see this each year in elementary strings program. Â The transition between 4th...
angelaammerman
Jul 17, 20154 min read
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Critique in Rehearsal – Don’t Send Them Overboard!
The greatness of the spoken word from one to another must never be underestimated. Â As educators, we must exercise great caution and care...
angelaammerman
Jul 16, 20153 min read
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Extra Benefits from the Extra Curriculars!
The warmth of the freshly baked bread wafts from the kitchen right into the dining room where I sit, staring at my computer,...
angelaammerman
Jul 15, 20153 min read
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Spinning a Web of Sounds as One Culture
Culture, Identity, Self-Concept: these are my interests this evening as I prepare for a meeting with one of my colleagues. Â We are...
angelaammerman
Jul 14, 20153 min read
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Enthusiasm, Info, Concern, & Tough Questions = A Recruiting Recipe from Anotha Motha!
As I am gearing up for another article on recruiting, I thought I would write some preliminary impressions here on an article I am...
angelaammerman
Jul 12, 20154 min read
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A Lack of Experience in a Teacher = A Lack of Proper Education for the Student…
The survey results have already started coming in & I am really thrilled with the results! Â My Future Music Educators seem to have...
angelaammerman
Jul 11, 20153 min read
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Random String Camp Thoughts
I am embarking on my fourth year at the same school this upcoming year. Â I have never been able to stay at the same school for so long...
angelaammerman
Jul 10, 20153 min read
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Qualified or Able: A Music Ed Advocate’s Struggle
Just yesterday, I read an article on all state musicians’ attitudes toward majoring in music education.  It was a really great article...
angelaammerman
Jul 9, 20152 min read
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Music Education – The Wannabe Sister
My own county has been experiencing severe budget issues ever since I have been a teacher here (five years) and while they are known...
angelaammerman
Jun 28, 20152 min read
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Pot in the Pocket… Poverty in Public Schools
So today is my 6th day of my writing goal. Â I am somewhat disappointed in myself for not writing purely academic posts each day, but at...
angelaammerman
Jun 27, 20152 min read
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