When I think of the character traits I want my children to develop, I think of strength, resilience, kindness, happiness,…
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Motivation
College Years – What Was Left Out
“You don’t know what you don’t know” is a saying that accurately describes the first years of teaching. Truth is,…
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4 Ways to Get Band Students Excited About Leadership
Sometimes it feels like even our top students are dragging their feet. News flash! Kids aren’t machines and they’re not…
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Remember WHY
Every year colleagues retire, we say goodbye, ask what they’re going to do next, reminisce a little, maybe think about…
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Head, Shoulders, Knees, CUP!
Looking for a simple “Band Party Game” that your kids will go wild for? Here you go! Set up You…
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Culture Building: Creating an Atmosphere of Excellence
Culture: from the Latin cultus, which means “care.” ~Daniel Coyle, The Culture Code Few things are more important than the…
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