NAME:
Ms. Candice Ruffalo
SCHOOL:
Kinry Road Elementary
CLASS:
Music, Chorus and Drama
SCHOOL PHONE:
463-4722
Ms. Ruffalo has been teaching at Kinry for twelve years now. She got
her Music Education degree (Bachelor's) from Ithaca College in 1993. She is
certified K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music. She is a professional singer
and conductor. She earned her Master's degree in Choral and Orchestral
Conducting also from Ithaca College in 1998. She has extensive background
in musical theater as well. She worked for five years as an adviser with the
RCK Drama Team, "Masque and Mime". This is officially Ms. Ruffalo's fifteenth
year of teaching! Killian is her beloved feline friend and he's a wacky Maine
Coon who's a sweet, clumsy clown. His birthday is June 7. Ms. R's birthday is
October 7 ... and she really enjoys celebrating. Don't bring gifts, bring
cheer and hugs. :)
My mission for LIFE: to make a positive difference in the world and to leave
behind something good, something bigger than all of us.
I teach music because I love it and I love sharing it with students. My job
is the best and I am fortunate to work in the most noble profession in the
world. I just want for students to feel that music is something they can
appreciate and enjoy for their entire life. And if they choose it as a
career, even better. However, I am more concerned about my students being the
best possible HUMANS that they can be at all times.
"They may not remember what you said or did, but they will remember how you
made them feel." - Quote- not sure who said it but, it's really excellent.