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.

January 28, 2009

Imagine That Week 1


CITIES! BUSY PLACES~FRIENDLY FACES

Week 1

Dear Imagine That! Parent:

I hope you and your child left the first class of Cities! Busy Places ~ Friendly Faces as energized as I! The combination of singing, movement, instrument play, and pretend play was certainly a hit for one and all. Our classroom was a busy place as we visited the pretend city—full of sights, sounds, and fun experiences.

You have taken home with you today an array of interesting materials. I know your child will be eager to play with the new Game Board Set. For information on the Game Board, first read Family Activity #1 on page 4 of the Family Activity Book. Feel free to play any or all of the games listed. However, you might find that Picture, Picture! will help familiarize your child with the theme of this semester’s unit; it also offers the opportunity to play your new instruments, a pair of Kindermusik Resonator Bars.

Enjoy listening to your Home CDs and I’ll see you in class next week!

P.S. Be sure to have your child bring his Kindermusik Resonator Bars and Mallets to class next time. Please label both the bars and mallets for easy identification in the classroom.
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