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 Norm Sands has added to their wishlist Sep 26, 2009
Mr. Norm Sands
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Tabasco Elementary School
Hometown:
Tunkhannock, PA
Class Information:
Room Number: A121
Students per Class: 600 (about 22 at a time!)
Class Description:
General Music/Chorus/PercussionEnsemble
Position:
Music Specialist/CampusTechnologist
Needs:
Instruments, instruments, instruments!
My Philosophy:
Everyone can learn music and learn to enjoy, appreciate, or perform it.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I started teaching in 1985. I have taught music for most of that time, but there were two years where I taught regular classroom in an education reform program. I am a published composer of children's classroom music.
College and Degrees:
Penn State University - Bachelor of Science in Music Education Currentlyenrolled in a Master of Education in Technology Leadership program at Lamar University.
Activities:
Working out, music (performing and consuming), decorating, and (of course) - learning!
Employment History:
Bellefonte Area School District Donna Independent School District SharylandIndependent School District La Joya Independent School District
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach music because of its amazing ability to reach students at a level where no other can. The study of music has brought me great joy as a human being and has helped expand my intellect, so I have a strong desire to share that experience with others. I love learning and I love music - what better fit for a career?
Percent of Students are:
     Hispanic: 100 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 100 %
ESL Enrollment:: 54 %
Average number of students in class:: 22 students
Number of students I teach:: 255 students