Moving to a new school in a new district is always a gamble and comes with much uncertainty. This year I took a job in Fayette County at Leestown Middle School. Teaching in Lexington has been a goal of mine for quite some time on both a personal and professional […]
Seventh and eighth grade students at Allen Elementary have been exploring the exciting intersection of art, design, and technology through a hands-on 3D printing project. As part of their visual arts curriculum, students learned how artists and designers use digital tools to create functional, three-dimensional objects. Using the elements […]
Every year, Paintsville Elementary puts together a Christmas parade. We perform this for our community, parents, and sometimes the high school students will walk down to watch! This year our STEAM class built floats and each class sang a classic Christmas song that went along with the theme of […]
Engagement in education often feels elusive, like trying to solve a complex riddle. Identifying what drives a student’s motivation is comparable to embarking on a treasure hunt, where the reward is immensely valuable. However, the journey to discovery can be difficult. It’s crucial to invest time and effort into […]
Hopkins Elementary School in Somerset, Kentucky, to host a student teacher from Campbellsville University. James Sayers, a senior music education major, is spending the first half of his student teaching experience co-teaching with veteran teacher, Valerie Durham.
Mr. Sayers is doing a fabulous job of jumping in and co-leading lessons. […]
In my Music and Technology classroom, Music Instrument Centers are designed as a one-to-one learning experience where each student works directly with an instrument at their own pace. Students rotate through individual stations that include piano and keyboards, guitars, xylophones, voice, and bucket drums. At each center, students watch […]
Participating in an honor band offers music students far more than a weekend of rehearsals and a concert. Whether at the middle or high school level, honor band experiences cultivate musical growth, personal development, and opportunities that echo long after the final chord.
The Spring Semester is the season for […]
On November 11, the Foley Middle School 8th grade band paid tribute to those who have served our country with a special Veterans Day performance. Students proudly performed patriotic music to honor local veterans and recognize their dedication, sacrifice, and service.
The performance took place during the Veterans Day […]
Bright colors. Bold lines. Stories beneath the surface.
Inspired by legendary Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau, founder of the Woodland Painting Style, this project invited 8th graders to see beyond what is visible and paint what is *felt*. Through “X-ray” perspectives, students explored the inner life force of animals; the organs, […]
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Welcome to 2026! So glad to see everyone back for another year of Making Music at PES & JCES! Our Focus 1st Semester […]
