Elizabeth Peterson, teacher, author and creator of SEAL, and Shannon Powell, legendary drummer and master practitioner, will discuss the relationship between social and emotional artistic learning (SEAL) and New Orleans music.
Adapting Movements & Mobility Devices in the Classroom
Dr. Felicia Lively, Music Educator, MeLinda Ford, Instrumental Music Educator, Meredith Sharpe, a neurologic music therapist, and Will Smith, special education teacher, bandleader and Preservation Hall trumpeter, discuss adapting movements and mobility devices.
Adapting New Orleans Jazz Instruments
Louis Ford, Music and Curriculum Educator, Meredith Sharpe, a neurologic music therapist, and Will Smith, special education teacher, bandleader and Preservation Hall trumpeter, discuss adapting New Orleans jazz instruments. Special guest, Kate Lacour, shares a framework for creating adaptive instruments with adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Music and Mindfulness with New Orleans Rhythm & Blues
Ashley Bell, school counselor and professional development leader, Meredith Sharpe, a neurologic music therapist, and Will Smith, special education teacher, bandleader and Preservation Hall trumpeter, discuss music and mindfulness with New Orleans rhythm & blues.
Designing a Successful Learning Environment
Bonny Dieterich, inclusive teacher, disability advocate, children’s author, Meredith Sharpe, a neurologic music therapist, and Will Smith, special education teacher, bandleader and Preservation Hall trumpeter, discuss designing a successful learning environment.
Music and Sensory Integration with New Orleans Rhythms
Meredith Sharpe, a neurologic music therapist, and Will Smith, special education teacher, bandleader and Preservation Hall trumpeter, discuss music and sensory integration with New Orleans rhythms.
