Kyra Babcock
Having the ability to help students channel emotions through making music is an absolute joy. Music expresses so much when words cannot.
Having the ability to help students channel emotions through making music is an absolute joy. Music expresses so much when words cannot.
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I was studying my freshman year to be a marine biologist, and it wasn't clicking; I wasn't enjoying it one bit. At the time of that realization, my middle school band director contacted me asking to come work with his horn players. The happiness and fulfillment I felt walking into my former middle school, and the way the students responded to me was overwhelming. I knew teaching was my calling.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceGosh, only one?!?!? I was in my seventh year as a music teacher, and found myself in a sad situation: my school district had to cut my teaching position to save money (like most of the arts in public schools). At the end of my final concert, all 100+ of my students surrounded me with hugs and sweet words. The audience gave me a standing ovation with many minutes of applause. It was a bittersweet moment.
What would you do with the $25,000?Donate 100% to my school instrumental music program. I will not take any for myself or my family. I'm completely doing this for my students and our district. Fine arts programs struggle financially, and the $25,000 would help MANY present and future students.
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