https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5 Mommy- Music Teacher- Lifelong Learner en-us 2018-06-03 17:39:35 UTC 2024-11-20 12:17:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265241064 Formerly a NJ public school music teacher, for the last 5 years I've been a part time teacher of pre-school and toddler music classes, as well as musical theater camps and workshops for school aged children.]]> 2018-06-03 20:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265241064 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265241561 One of my favorite hobbies is writing original kids music with my husband. We've recorded and released 2 albums and several singles.]]> 2018-06-03 20:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265241561 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265242504 I've found myself drawn towards teaching Special Education because of my experiences with my oldest child, who is diagnosed high functioning Autistic spectrum disorder.]]> 2018-06-03 20:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265242504 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265243175 I left my job in NJ public schools to stay at home with my family. I have 3 boys, ages 1, 6 and 8.]]> 2018-06-03 20:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265243175 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265243475 I'm hopeful that a special education certification will offer me opportunities to balance my passion for educating all children, my experiences in performing arts education, and my commitment to my family life.]]> 2018-06-03 20:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265243475 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265244548 The most rewarding part of teaching for me is watching how my students grow. Be it a new musical skill, or a new sense of confidence, being part of that process is a wonderful feeling!]]> 2018-06-03 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265244548 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265246080 During the rare moments I'm not parenting or teaching I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time outside, and attending concerts with my husband.]]> 2018-06-03 21:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265246080 piperno_k https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265368471 While school was a challenge for me as a young kid as an adult I love learning and I'm always digging into something new. I have a BA and MA in Music Education from Montclair State University in NJ. I started my Special Ed. Cert work at another school last year and transferred to this program when I realized I needed a fully online program. ]]> 2018-06-04 12:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/piperno_k/ffq531bmsbd5/wish/265368471