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ROCKE Presents
Juanda Marshall Make "My" Culture Matter: Bold Adventures into Student Agency April 20, 2024 | 9a-2:30p Young Voices of Colorado 99 Inverness Dr E Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 |
This session will approach how to make culture matter from several perspectives: Students- Some of the moments we treasure as teachers is when our students "light up" with interest and pride. This part of the session will present strategies and activities to help students to know they matter, and that they are valued. Winter Holiday Performances- Representing a variety of cultures can prove tricky during the holiday season concerts. I will share the research process and strategies that I used to develop a diverse winter program, which included five languages and seven cultures. Student Agency- The future is bright when we see our students thriving independently. Strategies in this part of with workshop will focus on how to encourage student independence and put teachers into more of a facilitator role. Classroom Culture- Particpants will experience ways to create a welcoming, joyful, safe and creative teaching/learning space. SEL activities, ideas for inclusion and culturally relevant music activities will be highlighted. Cultivating a Vision- Great things happen when we clearly define our vision. Participants will explore the topics of mission and vision to define what can work for them on an individual basis. Humor will play a major role as we look at music teacher experiences and celebrate our wins.
CDE Clock Hours* are available at all workshops for no extra cost!
Graduate Credit* is available through Adams State University for participating in all three workshops.
*Check out the Clock Hours & Credit FAQ page for more information.
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Location:
Young Voices of Colorado 99 Inverness Dr E Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 Schedule: 9:00-12:00 - Choir Clinic with Young Voices 12:00-12:45 - Lunch (Can purchase at the workshop or on your own) 12:45-3:45 - Infusing Your Sequence With Modern Music Workshop Fees: OAKE Member: $30 Non-member: $60 Student: FREE |
About Juanda:
Juanda’s mission is to help others know the joy of making music and to know how music can be a powerful and exciting part of their lives. She has lived out this mission, teaching music to students aged 2 through adults for over 30 years.
Juanda fell in love with singing early and began performing music in the church. She later received a BM degree from the University of Portland in Oregon and taught music on the Monterey Peninsula in California. Music integration was the focus to receive her master’s in elementary education from the University of San Francisco.
A move from the Monterey Peninsula to Los Angeles provided her the chance to perform as a professional in show business. Her vocal talent gave her the opportunity to perform with the world-renowned LA Jubilee Singers and the Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Jazz Choir. She has enjoyed her performing in classical concerts, musical theater, and opera productions. Juanda brings her show business experience into her teaching practice in her lesson design and through coaching her students toward performance.
Juanda is an active presenter on the local and national levels. Most recently her sessions have focused on her activities and approach about how to make culture matter for students. This approach focuses not only on adding inclusive curriculum and historical context, it also pertains to creating an environment of trust, risk-taking, and collaboration. She believes it is important for students that instruction has authentic real-world connections that are meaningful for them.
Currently, Juanda teaches music to PK-5th grade students. She received the 2023 Earnest R. Yee Illuminating Culture Award from the California Music Educators Association. This award seeks to recognize professionals and programs that integrate the personal and historical cultural perspectives of their students and community through music; it further seeks to recognize programs that use methods that connect student talent while honoring culture and ethnic heritage.
Juanda has also received recognition from the Los Angeles City Elementary Schools Music Association with an honorary life membership. She credits her national board certification and Kodály certification with providing her with powerful professional growth experiences. Her work toward these accomplishments has guided her to gain a greater understanding of how to make a positive difference for her students and the teachers that she mentors. Juanda's passion for music education has led her to many wonderful adventures and she is looking forward to many more.
Juanda fell in love with singing early and began performing music in the church. She later received a BM degree from the University of Portland in Oregon and taught music on the Monterey Peninsula in California. Music integration was the focus to receive her master’s in elementary education from the University of San Francisco.
A move from the Monterey Peninsula to Los Angeles provided her the chance to perform as a professional in show business. Her vocal talent gave her the opportunity to perform with the world-renowned LA Jubilee Singers and the Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Jazz Choir. She has enjoyed her performing in classical concerts, musical theater, and opera productions. Juanda brings her show business experience into her teaching practice in her lesson design and through coaching her students toward performance.
Juanda is an active presenter on the local and national levels. Most recently her sessions have focused on her activities and approach about how to make culture matter for students. This approach focuses not only on adding inclusive curriculum and historical context, it also pertains to creating an environment of trust, risk-taking, and collaboration. She believes it is important for students that instruction has authentic real-world connections that are meaningful for them.
Currently, Juanda teaches music to PK-5th grade students. She received the 2023 Earnest R. Yee Illuminating Culture Award from the California Music Educators Association. This award seeks to recognize professionals and programs that integrate the personal and historical cultural perspectives of their students and community through music; it further seeks to recognize programs that use methods that connect student talent while honoring culture and ethnic heritage.
Juanda has also received recognition from the Los Angeles City Elementary Schools Music Association with an honorary life membership. She credits her national board certification and Kodály certification with providing her with powerful professional growth experiences. Her work toward these accomplishments has guided her to gain a greater understanding of how to make a positive difference for her students and the teachers that she mentors. Juanda's passion for music education has led her to many wonderful adventures and she is looking forward to many more.
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