ABOUT THIS SITE
This site is quite a hodgepodge! It was originally designed to host demos of acting work when that was my career goal. After I returned to teaching, I decided to keep it for fun. If you have met me or think you know me, I hope you enjoy learning more about these varied chapters in my life.
SOME PROJECTS FROM THE PAST FEW YEARS
Parker Pledge Song
In 2021, Toney Jackson, a 4th grade teacher, wrote the "Parker Pledge" to inspire students to emulate the character of Nellie K. Parker, for whom our school is named. In 2022, I set the pledge to music as a song so our students can sing it in addition to reciting it.
In 2021, Toney Jackson, a 4th grade teacher, wrote the "Parker Pledge" to inspire students to emulate the character of Nellie K. Parker, for whom our school is named. In 2022, I set the pledge to music as a song so our students can sing it in addition to reciting it.
Kusimama
This exciting 2-part selection by Jim Papoulis is from the Parker School Chorus 2022 Spring Concert.
This exciting 2-part selection by Jim Papoulis is from the Parker School Chorus 2022 Spring Concert.
Virtual Choir Project: ROOTS AND WINGS
Distance learning was a challenge, and we delved into it quickly! It was overwhelming for many of our families, and some students were more fully engaged than others. I invited students to participate in a virtual choir project with detailed directions for listening to my accompaniment track through headphones, positioning the camera, etc. It was intimidating, but 18 brave students followed all of the steps and submitted videos. I am so proud of these volunteer singers and the final outcome.
Distance learning was a challenge, and we delved into it quickly! It was overwhelming for many of our families, and some students were more fully engaged than others. I invited students to participate in a virtual choir project with detailed directions for listening to my accompaniment track through headphones, positioning the camera, etc. It was intimidating, but 18 brave students followed all of the steps and submitted videos. I am so proud of these volunteer singers and the final outcome.
Theme Song 2019-2020: ROOTS AND WINGS
My principal shared a poem with me that represented our theme for the 2019-2020 school year: Roots and Wings. I composed it as a song, created an accompaniment, then recorded the vocals. Students learned it and sang it throughout the school year... until COVID came along!
My principal shared a poem with me that represented our theme for the 2019-2020 school year: Roots and Wings. I composed it as a song, created an accompaniment, then recorded the vocals. Students learned it and sang it throughout the school year... until COVID came along!