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"We were lucky enough to have Kimberly come to work at our school for 2 weeks with students ranging from reception age up to Key Stage 3 to introduce the musical styles from the Caribbean and deliver workshops on the steel pans, jumbie jams, and rhythm. Kimberly is extremely engaging, informative and passionate about her subject and this gave the students a wonderful insight into this style- not only in terms of experiencing and enjoying the music itself, but also in terms of the cultural context and geographical and historical overview.
In addition to being an excellent practitioner in the classroom and holding all classes enthrall during their sessions, Kimberly is also incredible in terms of how hard she worked in preparation before this project- going far ‘above and beyond’ what we would have expected in order to help our school with the logistics of delivering this project in an international setting. Kimberly’s work with staff and students has truly left a lasting legacy at Kellett school, which will be re-visited year upon year. Thank you so much Kimberly!” Sarah McLellan, Music Curriculum Leader Kellett School – The British International School in Hong Kong Pok Fu Lam Prep Campus |
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"Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in your classes yesterday. You have amazing teaching techniques and classroom management skills. The students were able to accomplish so much because of your organized teaching strategies. I learned so much and I'm so excited to use these new techniques with my students. It was a great day." L . Grimm, Lancaster County
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"I have never seen so many Music Standards covered in one residency. It was absolutely phenomenal! I don't know who learned more... me or the students."
H. Krofchick, Kershaw County |
"This was by far the most exciting and beneficial residencies I have ever encountered. Even as a veteran teacher, I considered myself' syncopation challenged' & quite frankly afraid of it . . . Not anymore."
P. Lawton, Pickens County |
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“This is so exciting. I never knew I could do something so awesome in school!”
Angel, 5th grade Berkeley County |
"Steel band has taught me to be proud of myself no matter what people say. It has taught me to stay out of trouble and try hard. Steel band is something I love and I will never forget it.
DeNea, 4th grade Allendale County |
"I thought poetry was stupid but now it’s like seeing a whole other side of poetry and learning about it really made me feel good. I would have never wanted to do this if you hadn't encouraged me.”
Damion, 5th grade Calhoun County |
“I learned to stay focused on what you do. I also learned if I have courage in myself, I can do anything. I loved what we did today.”
Ena, 3rd grade Charleston County |
"Mrs. Roberts is so nice. I had fun playing rhythms in her class and learning hard rhythms that are easy for me."
Sidney, 2nd grade Richland County |
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"It is evident that Mrs. Roberts has a passion for teaching and she truly cares about the success of my students. Her residencies not only teach artistic skill, but she also focuses on teaching character through the Arts. This is why my school has listed her as a Character Through the Arts teacher here in Georgia." M. Corder, Hall County, GA
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"Mrs. Roberts brought out the strengths of each of my students."
J. Nanney, 4th grade Language Arts teacher "My students were eager to participate!" K. Fleenor, 5th grade Language Arts Teacher "I am amazed at how much we accomplished in 4 short days!" K. Hibbett, 5th grade Language Arts teacher Washington County, TN |
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It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. ~ Albert Einstein ~ |
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