Living in the Chicago area for my entire life, I’m a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. This season was incredible! A complete turn-around from years past…much of it due to their head coach creating a winning culture. My favorite moments were in the locker room following a win. Head coach Ben Johnson gathers his players to reflect and celebrate. He highlights what went well: the teamwork, perseverance, or resilience that helped the team win and gives out game balls to individuals th

A successful school year starts with thoughtful planning and preparation. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of work it takes to launch a successful music program. That’s why I created this checklist. Use it to stay organized and reduce the back-to-school stress.

Revisit Rehearsal Expectations and Procedures January is the perfect time to review rehearsal expectations and classroom procedures. Spend

One of my favorite ways to recognize these moments is by sending positive postcards home. It’s a simple gesture with a big impact.

Crafting email newsletters can feel like a time-consuming task, but with tools like ChatGPT, it becomes a straightforward and efficient proc

Creating rubrics from scratch can be time-consuming and, let’s be real, sometimes a little tedious. Enter ChatGPT!