by Bonnie | Jun 8, 2018 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up
In my school district we have to entirely pack up our rooms every year so that the entire school can be thoroughly disinfected and cleaned. We can’t leave a command hook or label anywhere in the room. Between being in the habit of packing up so completely every...
by Bonnie | Jun 7, 2018 | music advocacy, music teacher encouragement, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats
As a finalist for the HEB Excellence in Education Leadership Award, May 4-6, 2018 will be remembered as one of the best weekends of my life! What a joy it was to celebrate the good work of teachers across our state. I was simply amazed by the stories of inspiration...
by Bonnie | May 1, 2018 | Bulletin Boards, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I have an admission to make. For a full 19 years of teaching, I have suffered from a low-grade case of ENVY! Every time I walk into a gen-ed classroom my eyes immediately zone in on the really cute wall calendar and I turn a little green...
by Bonnie | Apr 22, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I am thrilled to announce that this summer I will have the opportunity to study the roots of American Music through a compilation of conferences and exploration of the Blue Ridge Historical Heritage Area of North Carolina. This...
by Bonnie | Apr 8, 2018 | Technology, Uncategorized
My FAVORITE thing about my music teacher Facebook group is that sometimes I learn something new! I’m sharing this jewel of a find now because, at the time when this amazing resource was launched in March 2016, I was ALMOST halfway through my graduate studies and...
by Bonnie | Apr 1, 2018 | Reflections and Caveats, Uncategorized
On February 21st, 2018 I got a HUGE surprise! That morning, I was all set to teach my kinder kiddos some “Texas” music as everyone was gearing up for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I had just started to play a little bit on my...
