Our students get very little vocal music instruction. This Is Where I Live combines the students' love of singing with vocal music instruction in a non-threatening atmosphere. The professional development piece empowers our teachers to continue vocal music instruction long after the TIWIL teachers have completed their 4 weeks.
Donna Chazen, Chandler Elementary, Van Nuys, CA
This program was simple and fun. The songs were interesting and easy to sing.
D. Glass, Carthay Center, Los Angeles
Thank you for bringing us together as a faculty during the Professional Development. We don't have many opportunites to really get to know each other.
Teacher, Burton Elementary, Panorama City
Jennifer showed me how to teach a song effectively and using hand motions makes the song easier to remember.
H. Steinmetz, 3rd grade, Carthay Center
I didn't know a program like this (touching the topic of respect/good character)existed. The fact that it is so catchy, motivating and fun made me want to use it immediately.
Teacher, Marianna Elementary School, Los Angeles
During this Professional Development, I learned how to teach character building in a new way and the importance of using music daily in instruction.
Nancy Nagashima, 2nd grade teacher at Carthay Center
A few new things that I learned during the Professional Development: How the song was broken apart for easier teaching, the use of body movements, how to warm up the voice.
