Sounds in Silence

Author: Jessandra Kono

A music educator's podcast where I, Jessandra, interview music teachers from across the country and around the globe about their experiences with distance teaching during the COVID-19 crisis. Want to reach out? Email me at soundsinsilencepodcast@gmail.com
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Ep 9; Darlene: Elementary Music Teacher and Private Piano Instructor
Episode 9
Wednesday, 2 September, 2020

Welcome to the end of season 1! Today, we are talking with Darlene Machacon, elementary music teacher and private piano instructor. Check her out on Instagram @thedarlingmusicteacher and listen to her podcast, Coloring the Melody, at: anchor.fm/coloringthemelody References Resources and Media: Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) - process which children and adults understand emotions, develop self-awareness, and show empathy Your Name is a Song - Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illus. Luisa Uribe (book) Edward's Rhythm Sticks - Franklin Willis (book) Rhythm Rescue - Vicky Weber, Illus. Geneviève Viel-Taschereau (book) Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do you see - Eric Carle (book) Cat Goes Fiddle I Fee - Paul Galdone (book) Freddie the Frog - Sharon Burch (book series) Because - Mo Willems, Illus. Amber Ren (book) DiversifyOurNarrative - Instagram Account Coloring the Melody - Music education podcast created by Darlene and her friend Nora. It is about female music teachers of color discussing the realities of life and aiming to break the norm in education. FACT CHECK: Percentages of Diversity in Children's Books as of 2018 (SLJ Staff, 2019) 1% American Indian/First Nations 5% Latinx 7% Asian Pacific Islander/Asian Pacific American 10% African/African American 27% Animals/Other 50% White SLJ Staff. (2019). An updated look at diversity in children's books. School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=an-updated-look-at-diversity-in-childrens-books