Local Educator is a Maestro of Early Childhood Education

Shawna Gordon has been named a Maestro to the Mezzanine level of studios and also as a Maestro in Outreach by Kindermusik International for the third year in a row, the world's leading publisher of music and movement programs.

Gordon is the owner and an early childhood specialist at the Kindermusik of Lincoln studio. Gordon teaches Kindermusik in both Kindermusik of Lincoln studios (Christ's Place Church and East Lincoln Christian Church). The Maestro Mezzanine award recognizes that Shawna has achieved excellence in both Maestros in Outreach, teaching Kindermusik to children with special needs and as a Maestro Producer, ranking in the top 5% of Kindermusik programs worldwide in reaching the most children.

"The Kindermusik Maestro has a mission: helping children become better learners and helping parents understand how to help them reach their highest potential," said Michael Dougherty, CEO at Kindermusik International.

Shawna is one of 5,000 licensed educators in the world who use Kindermusik's music and movement curricula. Shawna Gordon began providing Kindermusik in 1999. Today, Shawna teaches the music and movement learning program to 120 plus families from Lincoln and surrounding communities.

Shawna has added an additional studio and met the needs of her families by increasing the amount of classes offered. Her outreach includes a percentage of her studio offered in scholarships, leading an Excite class of preschoolers once a week and a commitment to work with Sudanese immigrant children as their parents learn to read and speak English through the Lincoln Literacy Council.

"I am passionate about what music can offer children in terms of an additional means of learning language, reading, the social interaction our classes offer and an environment that parents and children can play and learn together! The recognition from Kindermusik International affirms the pursuit of my dream!" said Gordon.

The Maestro Program recognizes licensed Kindermusik educators who master one of three levels in early childhood development: fast-growing programs, outstanding community service, or teaching excellence.

August 25, 2008

Imagine That Week 6


HELLO WEATHER, LET’S PLAY TOGETHER!

WEEK 6

Dear Imagine That! Parent:

I was so excited today to see the amount of imagination your children invested in creating rain shakers! The designs were unique and I hope that you enjoyed being a part of this inventive activity. This week at home, encourage your child to use his/her imaginative, creative and even whimsical ideas once again while making homemade rain hats! We will do a rain dance with our hats next week.

Your child’s imagination is a precious thing. Through continual use of imagination, your child may enhance the ability to problem-solve, to think in an open-ended manner and to develop creative skills. By asking your child open-ended questions (questions with no right or wrong answer), you may also help boost your child’s ability to express him/herself effectively and to think through problematic issues.

One of the goals of Kindermusik activities (both in and out of class) is to help cultivate your child’s potential. I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting stage of your child’s development.

Educator’s Personal Signature

P.S. Be sure to bring your homemade rain hat to class next week.
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