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CMEA Reflection

 I feel so inspired and excited and validated to teach music after attending CMEA! 

I serve as the District 4 Representative on the General Music Council for CMEA.  I love our team.  We did a tremendous job of planning and executing the conference this year.  A new thing, and a definite positive was having the kiosk at the front of Colorado Hall for the council to provide information and keep everything.  We had a free drawing of random items allowing for socialization and recruiting. 

My students performance was AMAZING!  The have worked so long and hard and we got everything transferred the 50 miles to the event.  They were stellar actors and singers and also behaved so well.  I really could not have asked for a better result.  I am so thankful for my friend Rosina and all of the families!

I attended many sessions and learned so much!  Artie Almeida is ALWAYS a must see.  I met her 25 years ago in Manhattan, Kansas. She always reminds me to HAVE FUN WITH MY STUDENTS. I immediately came back and pulled out books, made manipulatives for form, made signs with recorder reminders, and reviewed my recorder plans.  A social emotional learning in music class session made me think about developing mindfulness and affirmations in my classroom.  Thank goodness for a few snow days since the conference to get things prepped!

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