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Now, what to do?  FORGIVE. Thank you very much for all the support you are giving me and those closest to me with our transition from teaching high school music for the public schools in California to the next chapter.  Our next chapter includes giving leadership seminars which lean in on becoming better people.  Better […]

With all that has happened to me (possibly – “for me”) since December 22, 2021, and all the craziness in the world since Russia invaded Ukraine, I believe I am not alone with “Now what to do?”  The Answer?  TRUST GOD. Ever since my decision to leave a profession I had wanted to be a

Please.  Don’t leave me.  I know you rolled your eyes.  Spit-up what you are drinking.  Yet, I am going to be another voice for us to fight divisiveness. Just a reminder and for those who do not know. On July 3, 1989, I began my career as a high school music teacher.  On December 22,

Following what many of us have been seeing occur in Ukraine, it is time for me to address our patriotism. Seeing the response from many Ukrainians is tremendously inspiring!  NO DOUBT. And on the other hand, let us remember that Ukraine has some major corruption, as well.  • Corruption perceptions index of Ukraine 2021 |

Today is, February 19, 2022, I sit at my computer – jobless!  Difficult to believe that I am jobless.  Just a reminder and for those who do not know.  On December 22, 2021, I taught my last day of public high school music in California.  On October 15, 2021, the district administration gave me directives

On February 14, 2022 (Valentine’s Day), I sit at my computer – jobless!  Difficult to believe that I am jobless.  Just a reminder and for those who do not know.  On December 22, 2021, I taught my last day of public high school music in California.  On October 15, 2021, the district administration gave me

On December 22, 2021, I walked away from my career as a public high school music teacher in California.  I want to make that clear – in California.  If there is a person in another state who wants a competent / proven high school music teacher or a conductor for your ensemble in another state?