This week Kathryn and Theresa interviewed Angela Ammerman, an adjunct professor of music at George Mason University in Northern Virginia. Angela is a lifelong music educator, teaching her dolls to sing as a young child, teaching private lessons in her neighborhood as a middle school student, and working as a counselor at a strings camp in high school. This helped her realize early on the importance of music when building community and shaped her development as a music educator.

One of Angela’s passions involves working with English Language Learners (ELLs), which began when she was teaching at Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. Angela has noticed many benefits to her students as a result of participating in orchestra as ELLs. Students had more confidence, increased English language skills, and felt they were part of a community. Angela now works to share what she's learned about teaching ELLs with other music educators.

Connect with Angela and learn more:

Website: https://www.angelaammerman.com
Podcast: #MusicEdLove
George Mason University
Book: The Music Teacher's Guide to Engaging English Language Learners

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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music EducationBy Theresa Hoover & Kathryn Finch Jan 16, 2023