Educator Spotlight
Naples Educator: Marne Gleason
Educator Spotlight
Kindermusik with Marne Gleason
Marne Gleason has a warm and welcoming personality. Everyone feels comfortable around her, and even nervous children quickly feel at ease in her presence. Children and parents feel safe to let go of the rest of the world, and concentrate on each other, and on music and movement, allowing them the opportunity to learn how these activities can make such a difference for them at home, and in their daily lives. Marne Gleason teaches Kindermusik in Naples at various preschools, as well as her primary location.
Website: www.KindermusikwithMarne.com
Location: St. John the Evangelist Claussen Family Center in Naples, Florida
· Village (babies),
· Our Time (toddlers),
· Family Time (toddler class/infants up to 7 years)
· Imagine That (preschoolers)
· Kindermusik for the Young Child Semesters 1-4 (4 ½ to 7 years)
· Group Piano classes
Background:
Marne Gleason teaches Kindermusik in Naples at various preschools, and at her primary location, St. John the Evangelist in Naples. Marne has been awarded Maestro Producer status in 2003-04. This means that she is within the top 5% of Kindermusik educators worldwide. Kindermusik Maestros have a mission: helping children become better learners and helping parents understand how to help them reach their highest potential.
Marne Gleason began providing Kindermusik at Grace Lutheran and St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in 1998. Today, Gleason teaches the learning program to students in various locations in Naples, Fl.
Last October, Marne Gleason also won the award for the Largest Family Time program WORLDWIDE. Her program served more families through the Family Time program than any other, anywhere. AND, Kindermusik is found in over 60 countries.
“I’m honored to have been recognized for such an award by Kindermusik International. It shows that my hard work and dedication of teaching such a wonderful program to children has paid off. I want to thank all my Kindermusik families for their kind words and referrals to other families, so they too can experience Kindermusik and make them aware of a superb children’s program.” said Gleason.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Jennye Shaling Rocks with Young Children in Panama City Beach
Educator Spotlight
Jennye Shaling
“Kindermusik with KidsBeat
Music & Arts”
“Kindermusik opens the door to a lifetime of joy through music!
Jennye Shaling is the director/ owner for Kindermusik with Kidsbeat. Her love for music and children encouraged her to open her home studio in 2002 and has added two other studios. Jennye Shaling and Krysti Hobson are currently partnering to serve Panama City Beach and Panama City, Florida area.
Website: http://www.kidsbeat.kindermusik.net
Locations: 2 – Panama City Beach. 1-Panama City
Panama City – Kindermusik curriculum:
Village (babies), Our Time (toddlers),Family Time (toddler class/infants up to 5 years). Classes taught by Krysti Hobson
Panama City Beach – Kindermusik and Kidsbeat Curriculum
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Kindermusik Family Time (toddler class/infants up to 5 years)
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Kindermusik for the Young Child Semesters 1-4 (4 ½ to 7 years)
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Sol-Fa I and II (continuing recorder, piano, ukulele) for Kindermusik Young Child Graduates,
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KidsBeat Voice (8-10 years),
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KidsBeat Voice II (11-13 years),
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KidsBeat Voice III (14-17 years),
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KidsBeat IV (Private-18 years and up).
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Private Voice lessons available for ages 10 years and up!
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Creative Dance and Art Classes are to be developed in near future!
All PC Beach classes taught by Jennye Shaling.
Background: Jennye Shaling is an only child and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She lived in a world of her own imagination and recorded her first song at age 3. Her extensive background in ballet, voice and early childhood education has given her the confidence to share her creative gift with others!
Jennye is currently the Local Chapter Representative for the Gulf Coast Partnership of Kindermusik Educators (PKE), Northern Florida State PKE Representative and Southern Regional PKE Representative.
Jennye and her husband, Joey have been performing for the past 25 years together with their own band, “KiKi”. They have two children, Marlee and David. She is also the Praise/Dance Team Leader with Beach Vineyard.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Lakeland Educator: Debbie Mondale
Kindermusik Educator Spotlight
Debbie Mondale
Music Connections
“Using music to make powerful connections within and with others “
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Debbie Mondale started Music Connections in 1999 in Lakeland, Florida, and absolutely LOVES teaching Kindermusik, and sharing how music can make such a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Music Connections Website: http://musiconnx.kindermusik.net
Music Connections Blog: http://musiconnx.wordpress.com
MC Recommends… Blog: http://mcresources.wordpress.com
Locations: 1 in downtown Lakeland, 1 in Winter Haven
Winter Haven classes are taught by Bernadette Murray!
Kindermusik Curriculums offered:
Village (babies), Our Time (toddlers), Imagine That! (preschoolers), Kindermusik for the Young Child (early elementary) Family Time (infants up to 5 years)
Winter Haven location offers the Family Time program.
Unique offerings of Music Connections:
Parenting classes, Staff Development, School Enhancement programs. Birthday Party Entertainment (lots of themes developed)
Educator Background:
Debbie Mondale earned a Dual Bachelor degree in Music Therapy and Psychology. Working in clinical settings seemed too limiting, esp. after her first child was born, and when Kindermusik was found, she jumped at the chance to express herself creatively with children, and to share the magic of music with families. She loves to sing anywhere, with anyone, and enjoys playing the guitar to accompany her songs.
Debbie Mondale gained Maestro status (top 5% of educators worldwide) in 2004 due to the number of families reached in Polk County, and has continued to receive this status every year since then. Currrently, Debbie is the Florida State Representative of the Partnership of Kindermusik Educators.
Personal: Debbie is the proud mother of a 12 year old son, and a 4 year old daughter, and LOVES both the joy and challenge they bring to her life.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Orlando Educator: Holly Lesnick
Kindermusik Educator Spotlight
Holly LesnickGrow and Sing Studios“Connecting Families through the Magic of Music“.Holly Lesnick and Rachael Joachim started Grow and Sing Studio together in 2002, and Elizabeth Gerrity, joined them in 2006. Between the three of them, they teach the full realm of the Kindermusik Curriculum. Holly is a very effective ring leader and cheerleader for her educators, for her families, and for her fellow Kindermusik educators.Website: www.growandsing.com Blog: http://growandsing.vox.com Locations: 2 in East Orlando and 1 in Downtown OrlandoKindermusik Curriculums offered:Village and Sign and Sing (babies), Our Time (toddlers), Imagine That! (preschoolers), Kindermusik for the Young Child (early elementary)Family Time for Toddlers, and Family Time (infants up to 5 years)Unique offerings of the Grow and Sing Studio:They also offer a creative Toddler Art and Book Time program.Birthday Party Entertainment is also a highlight of their business!Educator Background: Holly Lesnick has had a love for music her entire life. She is a graduate of Florida State University School of Music in Voice, and holds a Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. Holly is a Licensed Kindermusik Educator and Director of Grow and Sing Studios. She has been teaching Kindermusik classes since November, 2002, and has loved every minute of it. She is currently the Local Chapter Representative of the Central Florida Partnership of Kindermusik Educators Chapter. Holly has previously worked as a Music Therapist, Activities Director and Private Vocal Instructor, sharing her high energy and love for music with high quality leadership, guidance and education.Personal: Holly is a proud mother of 2 who sincerely believes in the value of early childhood music education. She looks forward to continuing her Kindermusik journey while spending the rest of her time at home raising her daughter Anna and her son Aiden. She is honored to be part of such an amazing program and a large international network of licensed Kindermusik educators.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Family Time is Fabulous in Florida
Congratulations to the following Florida Educators who were recently recognized at the Kindermusik Convention in Chicago:
Marne Gleason
Largest Kindermusik Family Time Program Worldwide
Websites:
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Debbie Mondale
2nd Largest Kindermusik Family Time Program Worldwide
Website: http://musiconnx.kindermusik.net
Blog: http://musiconnx.wordpress.com
and http://mcresources.wordpress.com
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These awards show promise that Florida is a leader in providing Kindermusik opportunities for families. Marne and Debbie have also achieved Maestro -Producer Status for several years now, which means they are in the top 5% of educators worldwide. Each of them offer all the core curricullum, including Village, Our Time, Imagine That!, and Kindermusik for the Young Child. In addition to their strong core classes, both educators started offering Family Time in the Summer or Fall of 2007, believing that the Family Time program can be JUST the PERFECT program for some families for the following reasons:
- Many families have multiple children including a variety of ages, and just don’t have the time, or energy to have each child enroll in their own age specific classes.
- Many families really enjoy spending time with ALL of their children in a fun, interactive environment.
- Families report that the older children initiate and engage the younger children in more playful and friendly ways at home using some of the ideas presented in class.
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