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I hold a number of certificates related to teaching and childhood music:
- Diploma in Child Studies from the University of Toronto
- Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Music from Ryerson University
- Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
- Orff Schulwerk Advanced Teacher Certificate from the RCM
I am President of the Ontario Chapter of Carl Orff Canada and Web Administrator and National Board Member of Carl Orff Canada.
Music has been my main passion for many years. I was a professional musician from 1975 to 2000, performing as a vocalist in Ontario dance bands. During that time, I also taught music at nursery schools, Montessori schools and public libraries in the Toronto area.
In 1998, I became a teacher for the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), teaching music to students in Kindergarten through grade six. I also taught gifted students in grades five and six. I was a member of the YRDSB’s Arts Team, where I worked on several projects and gave workshops on teaching music through the creative process. I retired in 2016, and moved to Kitchener with my husband.
- Member of the first-year writing committee for the music section of the Ministry of Education’s 2009 arts curriculum.
- Member of the Ontario Music Educators Association (OMEA), where I create resources to support the new arts curriculum.
- Member of the OMEA writing team for the Aga Khan Museum, developing music instructional materials for grades three and six.
- Instructor for York University Additional Qualifications Vocal Music Courses for Primary and Junior teachers.
Making music should be fun, playful, creative and available to everyone. I am a strong believer in creating the atmosphere for life-long learning.
Contact Info:
E: LAMA@wlu.ca