Dana Monteiro

with support from Ayisha Fullerton

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Why did you choose a career in education?

My junior high school and high school band directors inspired me to become a music educator.

 

What hobbies or other interests have your brought to your classroom? 

I am a musician. I play many musical instruments. I am mainly a percussionist now. However, when I started teaching I didn't play percussion. I learned that on the job. I like to learn alongside my students.

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How do you plan on bringing Making to your students this year?

I am interested in the construction of materials that can be used to make music (mallets, special drum sticks, drums, sound effect makers).