T E A C H E R S

OLIVIA GREENE:
💙 Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an Outside Field in Psychology (Music Therapy)
💙 Classically and professionally trained in clarinet with additional experience playing piano, guitar, and ukulele
💙 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and behavioral disorders
💙 Experience getting to know children personally in order for them to feel safe and become successful 
💙 Experience as a K-5 Music Teacher
💙 Believes in creating a classroom culture built on respect and equity
💙 Trained in: Project Based Learning and Orff Level 1 Certified
💙 4+ years teaching in public schools
💙 4+ years teaching online

SARAH GEENENS:
💜 Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology and Early Childhood Development
💜 Experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD and selective mutism.
💜 Experience leading various programs within schools including ensembles and choirs
💜 Experience as a Reading Interventionist and Third Grade, Music and Art Teacher
💜 Experience with 21+ years of voice, 11+ years of piano, 9+ years of ukulele, and 7+ years of guitar
💜 Believes in valuing children’s creativity and self-expression through their mastery of instruments and finding their voice
💜 4+ years teaching in private schools
💜 2+ years teaching online


XIOMARA EZELL (aka ZIZI):
💙 Currently pursuing a Music Degree
💙 Experience creating custom guitar tracks
💙 Experience developing immersive music workshops, programs and camps
💙 Experience guiding children through the use of encouragement, creativity and passion to establish confidence
💙 Experience working with diverse and dynamic learners to create personalized curriculum
💙 Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant, Coach, and Collaborator for young musical learners
💙 Believes in creating a supportive and comfortable learning environment for all learners
💙 4+ years teaching guitar to all ages in various settings, including online


BELLA ELY:
💜 Creator and Founder of Sing Create Play
💜 Degrees in: Teaching (K-12), Social Work and Level 3 Diploma in Children's Psychology
💜 Experience incorporating auditory, visual and action based activities alongside music within the Sing Create Play curriculum to create an inclusive environment to help children immerse themselves in their learning 
💜 Personal and professional experience working with children with various learning styles and neurodivergent learners including: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia
💜 Trained in: Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Therapeutic Approach, Tips & Tools to Manage Anger, Understanding Autism, Mindfulness for Daily Living, Understanding Anxiety, Classroom Behaviour Management, NLP Diploma in Life Coaching and Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers
💜 20+ years teaching in K-12 classroom settings
💜 5+ years teaching SEL specifically
💜 4+ years teaching online


KATIE CAMPBELL:
💜 Bachelor’s Degree in K-12 General Music & 6-12 Choral Education
💜 Experience organizing a variety of activities including choir, musical theater and student concerts
💜 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and highlighting their strengths through an individualized approach
💜 Experience creating an enriching learning environment through her understanding of the transformative power of music
💜 Believes in a holistic approach allowing students to build their confidence and become empathetic individuals
💜 Trained in: SEL Music Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Using Children’s LIterature in the Music Classroom, Orff Action, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Music
💜 16+ years teaching in public schools
💜 2+ years teaching online