Putting Them First with Dr. Alice Hammel!
You. All… I cannot wait for you to hear this latest episode with Dr. Alice Hammel! Alice has been a huge inspiration for me and a role...
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angelaammerman
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Passing the Baton: Empowering ALL Students with Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch
You All! I just loved working on this podcast episode with my good friends Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover. On this episode, they chat a...
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angelaammerman
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
The Middle Schooler That Never Grew Up & The Infamous Cup of Doom with Mark A. Hensler
What an honor it was to interview my own band director: Mr. Mark A. Hensler for this very special FIFTIETH EPISODE! In this episode, Mr....
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angelaammerman
- Mar 14, 2017
- 5 min
Thwarted by a Tennis Ball…
I have this one class… We all have the one class right? Well, in this one class, my students are doing terrible in school. I mean...
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angelaammerman
- Jun 13, 2016
- 2 min
Teaching Love, One Note at a Time
I know I shouldn’t be writing on my blog right now… Not at 8:20 am when I have students coming in so soon. But I can’t help myself. I...
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angelaammerman
- Jun 1, 2016
- 4 min
The Power of Even a Drop of Critical Pedagogy
Every day, many anxious students tap their feet, drum their fingers, and hum throughout “core” classes, anticipating the much favored...
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angelaammerman
- Nov 14, 2015
- 4 min
Hall Duty Horrors: Take a New Spin on Hall Duty and Improve Your Program!
This year we have a new principal at my school. One of the changes brought about included a staff presence in the hallways during the...
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angelaammerman
- Aug 19, 2015
- 3 min
LIFT OFF! Stats and Tips to Starting your New String Program!
Have you been thinking about starting up a new strings program in your district? Look no further, for I have found answers in my...
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angelaammerman
- Aug 14, 2015
- 3 min
The Honor of Honors Orchestras (or Lack Thereof…)
Sweaty hands. Shaking knees. Bow perfectly rosined. Stan is ready for his audition. He has worked countless hours, practicing,...
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angelaammerman
- Aug 10, 2015
- 3 min
The Meritocratic Learning Environment and Perceptions of the Self
How important is the learning environment on student achievement, student self-esteem,a and even self-concept? The values and goals of...
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angelaammerman
- Aug 9, 2015
- 2 min
Boys vs. Girls in the Battle Over Self-Esteem
The developmental period for students has long been considered a period of distress and frustration. It seems that student personalities...
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angelaammerman
- Aug 5, 2015
- 3 min
Rookie Music Teacher Do’s & Don’ts
As so many of you are heading back to school soon, I thought it might be fitting to do a post on starting a new position. It is so...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 31, 2015
- 4 min
Inspiration – The Cycle of Awe
After a long but stimulating week of learning and practicing the Paul Rolland Pedagogy, I am feeling inspired to do more, to work harder,...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 28, 2015
- 3 min
Private Teacher/Public Teacher Hostility
Sorry for the lack of more academic writing this week. I am in a workshop all week and am getting in late every night. So I just don’t...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 25, 2015
- 3 min
Makin’ Music in Juvie
The need for prison reform within our country is a well-supported and documented void within our social system. While many efforts have...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 23, 2015
- 4 min
Need a New Mindset? Check out the Book!
I read this fantastic book a few months ago and have found it immensely helpful! So below, I will do a review of the book Mindset, by...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 23, 2015
- 1 min
Emotion & Music
#choir #ensembles #band #education #guitar
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angelaammerman
- Jul 22, 2015
- 3 min
My 2015 Role Model – Julia Ettie Crane
I have always believed strongly in the power of a great role model to provide some guidance as we navigate our academic, musical, social,...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 21, 2015
- 3 min
Carrots & Cupcakes & Concerts, Oh My!
I am so happy you are reading this post tonight! This is my 21st post in a row, and they say that it takes 21 days to build a habit. So...
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angelaammerman
- Jul 16, 2015
- 3 min
Critique in Rehearsal – Don’t Send Them Overboard!
The greatness of the spoken word from one to another must never be underestimated. As educators, we must exercise great caution and care...
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