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By Oodles of Music 
By Oodles of Music 
By Oodles of Music I taught music at public schools for almost 40 years, with most of my teaching at the K-8 levels.
My teaching style is INTERACTIVE: My specialties are the Orff approach, ukulele, guitar, keyboard, drumming, dancing/movement, technology, global perspectives, differentiation, community-wide events, and funding raising, especially through DonorsChoose.
I was nominated three times for teacher of the year at my school. I received two major foundation grants, over 150 DonorsChoose-funded projects, and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation $10,000 Innovation grant.
Master of Music Ed, Butler University Bachelor of Music Ed, Butler University Orff Certification-Level I, II, III, Anderson University Little Kids Rock Certification (two workshops) International Baccalaureate Middle School Certification
I was born and raised in Paris, Ky. My husband and I met at Butler University in Indianapolis. Because my husband was a college football coach, we moved around a bit, but ended up back in Indianapolis where we both are now retired. My two daughters live in Denver and we love to visit them and their families.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Specialty, Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Drama, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Earth Day, End of Year, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
