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Name:
Ellen Alewitz
Position & school(s): General music at Cooke, KLR,
RJK.
How long have you been teaching? 31 years. How long at Monticello?
5 years.
Where did you go to college? What degrees do you hold?
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University of
Delaware - B. A. in Music
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Queens College -
Masters of music education
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Iona College -
Post Masters certificate in family counseling
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SUNY New Paltz -
12 credits in special ed.
Any awards/accomplishments? Any claims to fame?
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Working with the kids.
Why did you become a music teacher? I love music,
have good rapport with kids, have the ability to motivate and
excite students.
Did you do anything else before you became a music teacher?
Acting, jazz and folk singing, violinist.
In your opinion, why do you think music education is important?
It offers an opportunity for all students to excel - builds
self-esteem and confidence - allows students to try other things
built on success in music.
Who is your favorite musician? No one favorite.
What CD is in your CD player right now? None
What are your hobbies? Music, reading, crafts,
gardening, birds.
What advice would you offer to an aspiring musician? Practice,
practice, practice.
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