About Me

I teach middle school and high school orchestra in Kennett Square, PA. I have been teaching for 18 years. I am a violinist and a singer.

When I am not teaching or performing, I spend time with my husband and 6 year old son. We enjoy playing games, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Reflection

Now that I have been introduced to all of the capabilities of Canva, it is difficult to imagine teaching without it. In the past, I have relied on Google to create resources like presentations, posters, and concert programs. With Canva, there is more room for creativity, plus there are more templates, fonts, and graphic elements to choose from. Canva has also inspired me with some new ideas for instruction. I plan to make a number of Short Form Videos that review important concepts for my orchestra students. I will play these as students are entering or exiting to reinforce material. The Talking Presentation and Slide Show Presentations are also tools I will use. I can create instructional videos for when I am taking attendance or passing out materials to maximize instructional time.