Why Teach?

I believe that education is the only way to ensure that future generations are ready to be full-fledged citizens. Within the music classroom specifically, children learn so much about self and group responsibility, how your actions affect yourself as well as others, time management, and much more. Children learn so many life-lessons in the music classroom that extends into their adulthoods. On top of these experiences, there are too often students that come from non-compassionate/loving households. In a situation like that, music can act as an escape where students can feel safe and part of a family. I want nothing more than to reciprocate a feeling of safety and love to future students who could really use that support. To me, music is not about the trophies or accomplishments, but about the relationships and success of the students.

 

What is the purpose of education?

Again, I believe that education is mainly about preparing the next generation of young people to be responsible and competent citizens. Sure, math, science, reading, etc. is important to understand, but students learn so much more than that during their schooling. They learn how to share, how to articulate their feelings, and how to listen attentively, among many others. I have absolute confidence in the fact that education helps to train our future lawmakers, scientists, pop stars, politicians, and doctors. All students have the opportunity to learn how to care for others, and to develop relationships that are crucial to their social development.

 

How do I see myself as a leader?

It is my duty to my school, my students and their parents, and to myself, to always strive to be the greatest that I can be. I know that things will not always be perfect (there are always mistakes that will happen), but I intend to do my absolute best to create a safe environment for education to take place. I also hold myself to a standard where my education is only for the benefit of my students. Whatever will benefit them the most is what I intend to do. This also goes within the school and its surrounding areas as well; I want whatever is best for the community that I live in. 

 

What are my goals for my students?

My vision for my students is simple: I want them to be the very best versions of themselves that they possibly can be, whatever that means for them. I know that every student that goes through my program won’t grow up to be professional musicians. That’s perfectly fine. There are still plenty of beneficial items to be learned through music that can help shape them into fine individuals. My biggest hope would be that my students can leave my program a better person overall than when they started. If they aren’t a better person, I want to be able to say that I did all I could to try and help them.