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.
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