Many directors express that this time of year is absolutely the busiest time of year. Sleep is minimal. The flu is abundant. And, sometimes, the “crazy” wins. With countless activities happening all at once in your program, it is difficult to stay on top of it all and still connect with kids. Today, we go back to a tip from Dean Westman, Director of Orchestras at Avon High School. Dean offered us his perspective on what he chooses to focus on through out the year. Next week, we will be back to our normal programing. In the meantime, stay warm and have a great week!  

We continue this month of tips from past interviews with our spotlight directors. As you know, many directors are in prime recruiting mode at this time of year. We welcome back Wendy Higdon to the Director Spotlight with her tips on recruiting. Wendy Higdon is the Co-Director of Bands at Creekside Middle School in Carmel. We hope you enjoy this installment of the Director Spotlight.  

Mrs. Johanna Kitchell recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. Today, she talks with us about enjoying a variety of ‘passions’ and how she uses her eclectic approach to connect with kids. We hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight.  

Welcome back to the Director Spotlight! This month, Mrs. Johanna Kitchell joins us on the Director Spotlight. Johanna teaches orchestra at Riverside Intermediate and Junior High schools in Hamilton Southeastern School corporation. Today, she discusses the scope of her program and the best part of her day! Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight!  

Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. Mr. Chris Wing joined us on the Director Spotlight with a short segment on his music philosophy. Check out his comments on what he used to think and how, after 14 years, his philosophy on music education has changed. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight with Chris!  

Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. This month, Mr. Chris Wing joins us on the Director Spotlight. Chris teaches Band at Greenfield Central HS. Today, Chris discusses how he manages to stay passionate about teaching band. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight with Chris!  

For today’s installment of the Director Spotlight, we interviewed Mr. Chris Wing, Director of Bands at Greenfield Central High School. Chris is a 14 year veteran music educator who has doubled the number of students staying in band from when he first started at Greenfield. Today, he offers his take on having a mentor to talk with occasionally about his program. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Director Spotlight with Mr. Chris Wing.  

With our third tip of the month, Mr. Kalugyer offers up his recruiting process. With his philosophy, anytime is a good time to talk about recruiting. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight with Donald Kalugyer!  

Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. This month, Mr. Donald Kalugyer joins us on the Director Spotlight. Donald teaches Band at Greenwood MS and assists at Greenwood High School. Today, Donald discusses the qualities of a great director. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight with Donald!  

For today’s installment of the Director Spotlight, we interviewed Mr. Donald Kalugyer, Band Director at Greenwood Middle School. Donald is a 31 year veteran music educator who splits time between the middle school and the high school. Today, he offers unique tip for directors as part of enjoying a long career in music education. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Director Spotlight.  

Our third tip from Mrs. Heather Nieto is about handling student challenges. Next week, we will highlight the entire interview with Heather and in the meantime, check out how she handles student challenges. Have a great day!  

We continue this week with Mrs. Heather Nieto, Director of Orchestras at Belzer Middle School, on our Director Spotlight tip of the week. She talks us through her use of technology in the middle school classroom! Check it out!  

Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. Today, Mrs. Heather Nieto joins us on Spotlight. Heather teaches orchestra at Belzer Middle School in Lawrence Township and offers this tip on being flexible. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this tip from the Director Spotlight with Heather!  

Today’s tip from our Director Spotlight with Mr. Sam Fritz, Director of Bands at Center Grove MS Central, is about helping kids learn how to practice. We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know Sam a little more through these tips. Next week we will provide the link to his full interview and let you know what’s been happening at Paige’s these last few weeks. Thanks again for tuning in!  

We continue this week with tips from Sam Fritz, Director of Bands at Center Grove MS Central. Sam’s ‘high tech’ tip is not so new, but, he uses the tool in a unique way. Hope you are having a great start to the school year!  

For today’s installment of the Director Spotlight, we spoke with Center Grove Middle School Central band director Mr. Sam Fritz.  Sam offers a great tip for band and orchestra directors about his system for ‘video practice logs’!  We hope you enjoy this edition of the Director Spotlight.  

Kevin Schuessler joined us on the Director Spotlight recently. Please check out what he offers on work/life balance, teaching life through music and setting priorities on the podium. Work/Life Balance Teaching Life Through Music Setting Priorities On The Podium

Mr. John Morse joined us on the Director Spotlight recently. He offered some very valuable tips for fellow directors on asking for help, being positive and staying healthy in the job. If you missed the full interview last week, check out out these tips! Ask For Help   Stay Positive   Staying Healthy  

In the latest edition of the Director Spotlight, Mr. Dan Christian from New Augusta North Academy in Pike Township offered a few thoughts on his Education Philosophy, Communicating with Parents, and Finding Inspiration when times are challenging. Hope you check the tips out! Have a great week! Education Philosophy   Communicating With Parents   Finding Inspiration  

Just a reminder that we are still on hiatus this week and will be back with a Director Spotlight next week. In the meantime, please check out the following tips from Myron Snuffin, Jim Crismore and Wendy Higdon. Hope you have a great week! Myron Snuffin – Get Organized   Jim Crismore – Decide Your Goals   Wendy Higdon – Recruiting Process