Kristy Lightsey
I love teaching because I believe all people deserve a right to education, especially music education. Music enriches the lives of children!
I love teaching because I believe all people deserve a right to education, especially music education. Music enriches the lives of children!
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I became a teacher because it was a calling. The moment I knew I was being called was during my time as a junior in high school. I taught two troubled students how to read musical key signatures through a pair of shoes.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy most memorable teaching experience came during student teaching when I had the opportunity to assist my mentor teacher with a fund raiser called “Rock-a-thon” where students came together to raise funds for their choral program. It showed the dedications of the students and their teachers. It was also a time where I got to see the students be people rather than students.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would donate all $25,000 to my school system because I work in a title one school. I know their are students who could benefit from these funds more than I ever could.
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