A Music Teacher’s Gratitude Journal Thursday, September 02, 2021
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists
A Music Teacher’s Gratitude Journal: Creative Projects to Nurture Joy, Reduce Stress, and Reflect on Your Teaching by Krista Hart
The ability to experience thankfulness and joy can be developed, and the practice of keeping a gratitude journal will help. This guided process of self-reflection invites educators to focus on the positive aspects of being a teacher, musician, and human being. The flexible format allows for entries on any schedule or frequency. It’s a personal resource that will remind you what’s truly important and inspire positive change in your life and work. Includes inspiring quotes, habit trackers for gauging progress, and simple yet insightful writing prompts that lead you to express appreciation, reflect on your teaching, and ignite the joy of making music.
Author Krista Hart shares her inspiration and tips for using this valuable resource in the video below, and remember – shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!
About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!