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Natasha Thurmon teaches Kindergarten through fifth grade general music, choir, strings, recorder, and Orff ensemble at Boldt Elementary School in the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. She has degrees from Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Texas at San Antonio. She completed her Orff certification training at Trinity University in San Antonio, where she now teaches recorder. Thurmon is past president of the Central Texas Orff chapter, has served on several subcommittees for the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA), and currently serves on the Recorder Teacher Apprenticeship Panel. She has presented numerous local and regional workshops, including for many Orff chapters. She has also presented at state conferences and the national AOSA conference. In addition to these many roles, Thurmon serves on the executive board and professional development committee for her local American Federation of Teachers association.
More than ever, there is a need for teachers and students to infuse love, grace, and patience into their classrooms. Just like many other aspects of teaching, this takes time, planning, and practice. In this session, practical strategies and approaches for achieving this will be explored—especially in relation to the elementary music classroom.
During this session, Natasha Thurmon will be in her virtual classroom ready to answer specific questions and to provide one-on-one time with participants who desire additional information about elementary music related issues or music education concerns.
Come travel to South Korea. On this journey, explore the country’s food and culture—especially as it relates to the popular folk song “Arirang.”
