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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...
angelaammerman
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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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....
angelaammerman
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Mar 14, 20175 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Jun 13, 20162 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Jun 1, 20164 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Nov 14, 20154 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Aug 19, 20153 min read
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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,...
angelaammerman
Aug 14, 20153 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Aug 10, 20153 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Aug 9, 20152 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Aug 5, 20153 min read
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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,...
angelaammerman
Jul 31, 20154 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Jul 28, 20153 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Jul 25, 20153 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Jul 23, 20154 min read
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Emotion & Music
#choir #ensembles #band #education #guitar
angelaammerman
Jul 23, 20151 min read
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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,...
angelaammerman
Jul 22, 20153 min read
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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...
angelaammerman
Jul 21, 20153 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. As educators, we must exercise great caution and care...
angelaammerman
Jul 16, 20153 min read
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