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I was born to be a music teacher.

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I consider myself a servant leader, and it is in that spirit that I share some of my life as a teacher.

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I started teaching because I was passionate about music and sharing the joy of music with others.

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Learning is supposed to be fun as well as challenging.

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Dr. Graves is especially interested in creating unique and engaging ways to foster a collaborative experience between artist and listener and is dedicated to maintaining the life of music in our culture.

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I love teaching history, and I truly enjoy helping people understand how the past has informed the present.

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History is at its most fun in the wild.

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I want my students to build fundamental skills for analysis and creativity.

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[Dr. Shank is] a fierce advocate for students of all ages to have access to music education.

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Apart from my research accomplishments, I cherish my experiences in the classroom.

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Those who believe all students can learn will be successful.

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"I've been in the education field for 14 years as both a secondary social studies and K-8 technology teacher, as well as a curriculum designer, technology coordinator, assessment director, RTI coordinator and professional development consultant."

"Teaching is not a static profession. Educators need to constantly challenge themselves to read and try new methods."

"I think that educators must be open-minded. We need to always be learners in our lives and open to learning a new method or pedagogy that might be different from what we've been doing."

"Don't be shy! I am here to support your success in the program."

"I'd like my students to realize that being an accomplished classroom teacher is a career-long work in progress. We must all be lifelong learners and open to new research and instructional practices."

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My online students need three things to be successful: a passion for improving the lives of students with disabilities, a desire to use research evidence as the basis for their practices in the field, and a willingness to learn as much as they can while in their master’s program and throughout their careers.

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