What is Differentiation?

What is Differentiation?

Differentiation is proving to be the number one area of refinement for teachers in the state of Texas in the T-TESS appraisal platform. What does that mean? It means teachers are not varying their lessons to capture and connect with their students well enough and consequently students are feeling disconnected from the schools. In this episode we discuss what truly is differentiation and how we as teachers can better serve our students needs.

REcharge and REfreshed

In the launch of Season 2, SUMMER is ending and the NEW school year is here! TCDA is upon us, summer band is starting, and leadership camps are underway. ARE YOU READY? If not hopefully these are some challenges that will help you feel REfreshed, REcharged, and let you REflect on who you are and let you be the very best for you family and your students.

Be Curious, Not Judgemental

In a follow up to last week's episode about "Why We Teach?", I find myself asking more questions about this subject. So we explore the experiences you are creating for your students and what you are getting out of this on a daily basis. Are you looking at others asking how they do what they do? Are you creating memories for yourself and your students or are you just saying you can't do this because of X, Y , and Z. This week we channel our inner Ted Lasso and ask you to BE CURIOUS....NOT JUDGEMENTAL! Help your students create these memories and ask questions along the journey!

Why do we teach?

Do you teach to be the ULTIMATE CHOIR CHAMPION or are you just here for the ride? What is the purpose of competitive artistry contest? In this episode, we discuss the reasons and the motivations of our students and how teaching to a contest can be important but is not the end all be all! You must find JOY IN THE JOURNEY!

TMEA Invited choirs know how to program...DO YOU?

This week we recap the 2023 TMEA convention in San Antonio but also talk about how do you pick repertoire for your ensemble. The hows and the whys of music selection