Photo:
You have not yet uploaded any media files to your site.

About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
Mrs. Lisa Gloates has been teaching Music in The Milford Public Schools since 1987 and has been at Live Oaks School since 1988. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education, with a concentration in voice, from Western Connecticut State University. She went on to do graduate work at the University of Bridgeport and Central Connecticut State University, receiving a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Sixth Year Certificate in Music Education from Central. She has Level One Certification in the Orff-Schulwerk method of Music Education. She is a member of the American Orff-Schuwerk Association. A music educators professional organiation. At Live Oaks, Mrs. Gloates teaches Kindergarten through Grade 2 General Music classes. General Music classes focus not only on singing, but music literacy and history through movement, playing classroom instruments, learning to play the recorder and through playing music games. Mrs. Gloates is an active member of her church, where she sings in the Adult Choir and plays in the Bell Choir. She leads the music for Vacation Bible School and Sunday School Pageants. She is a member of the Relay for Life Team "The Red Hot Mamas", an organization that raises money for the American Cancer Society. She volunteers at her son's school. Mrs. Gloates resides in West Haven with her husband Ira, her son Daniel and Dusty the Cat.

Mission Label:


Mission
Milford Music Department Philosophy The members of the Music Department believe that the Arts play a vital role in the development of every child. A comprehensive music education prepares students to develop musical aptitude, carry on our heritage, maintain a sense of community, share cultural experiences, and become an informed society of participants who can make sound judgements with regard to their personal music choices. In addition to developing the child's musicianship, music education expands the full range of students' intelligences by promoting imaginiation, creativity, human relationships and self-expression. Our pupose is to contribute to the holistic development of the child. Music education develops self-discipline and the capacity to refine work according to high quality standards and prepares the students for success in a wide variety of careers. It fosters creativity, independence, and develops the ability to solve complex problems. Participation in music develops teamwork, contributes to a posititve school atmosphere, enhances self-esteem and the quality of life. The experiences we offer our students will provide opportunitites to create, perform, and respond to music. Through the implementation of a curriculum based upon this philosophy, students will be provided the fundamental skills necessary to engage in a life-long relationship with music.