Music Specialist, Roosevelt Elementary School, Tampa, FL.
Music is invaluable to human culture. Music fosters healthy human connection, communication, expression
and emotion. Providing quality music education is paramount in the physical, emotional, social and cognitive
growth experiences of our students. I believe a comprehensive quality elementary music education is the foundation
and cornerstone of lifelong learners and lovers of music. Our continued commitment to INVEST, INCLUDE and INSPIRE
our students will ensure that our students are prepared for their next level of music and for life. The skills
taught in our classrooms reach beyond the music notes and curriculum connections. This is integral in the development
of the whole child and a vital component for the advancement of civilization and humanity. I believe that performance
learning opportunities for our students, premium professional development opportunities for our educators and
quality classroom music making form an essential part of our vision as an organization. Our mission as music
educators in our everchanging world is to prepare our students for the future by passionately teaching music
that will foster healthy self-esteem and excellent musicianship, develop creativity and inspire self-motivation.
Advocacy is key in maintaining music education as a vital and essential part of our students' curriculum. We
must continue to advocate for our students and ourselves. FEMEA diligently advocates for our programs, students
and assessments to ensure that music education continues to receive the invested support our students deserve.
"Together we are better."
Music Specialist, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne, FL
Elementary music instruction is the foundation of a comprehensive,
sequential music education for ALL Florida students. Young children
receive the tools they need to begin a lifelong love of music when they
are able to sing, move and play instruments. The inherent life skills
embedded in music education contribute to students becoming
productive members of society. In order for elementary music teachers
to continue to do their job with a smile on their face and a song in their
heart, it is essential for teachers to attend relevant and uplifting
professional development. I believe the Florida Elementary Music
Educators Association provides these vital tools to support teachers on
their teaching journey. It is my belief that when elementary music
teachers come together to learn, laugh and strengthen their practice, they
will be better able to deliver a complete music education to inspire
generations to come.
