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Name: Mrs. Cassandra

Mini Biography: I started my teaching career in January 2020 and this school year will be my second full year of teaching! I am teaching General Music for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade. I got my Bachelor of Music from George Mason University and my voice type is Mezzo-Soprano. Some of my interesting hobbies are playing video games, making artwork, watching anime, and reading comics!

Contact Information

School Telephone: 703-361-3106

Website: https://parksidems.pwcs.edu/ (Links to an external site.)

Additional Contact Information: CassanBN@pwcs.edu

Teaching Philosophy for Music Education

I believe that everyone can learn music, regardless of age and experience with music. Specifically, in Elementary and Secondary Education, all children should be given the opportunity to explore music and acquire an appreciation of music. By learning the fundamentals of music and listening to a diverse selection of music, students will understand the music they hear and therefore obtain a stronger appreciation for the art.

In my music classroom, it is my responsibility to effectively use different methods of teaching in order for all students to understand music. This will be done by exposing students to a variety of activities that cover music theory, aural skills, rhythm, composition, performance and instruments. My curriculum is parallel to the National Standards for Music Education and includes incorporating fresh learning methods into the classroom. These activities will encourage students to participate in the classroom and find their own identity in music.

One of my top priorities as a music educator is to accomplish both short and long-term goals that I set for myself and my students. This is done through establishing a routine from the start and helping students understand why it is important to work for goals, rather than make poor choices in the classroom. Additionally, it is also my responsibility to create a safe space for all students to learn and socialize comfortably. In the music classroom, students will learn how to work as a team to create music. Music brings people together and therefore will prevent bullying in the classroom.

In summary, I want all my students to enjoy music and have the full extent of musical opportunities I was given when I was a student myself. I want to teach my students to appreciate music and guide them in becoming innovative musicians. As a teacher and music educator, I strive to provide the building blocks of good musicianship so that I may build the next generation of composers, conductors, performers, consumers, and educators.