Erin Ellington, Saturday, Sept. 6th, 9am-1pm, Member
Creating Harmony Through Literacy and Music
**Literacy Credit Opportunity**
This workshop will examine theoretical and practical applications for the Science of Literacy that already exist in the music classroom and how to extend your instruction to identify a common language for pedagogy and advocacy using the Orff process. Explore the inherent connections between music and literacy already present in your classroom while engaging in process-oriented activities that enrich your students' development in both music and literacy.
About the Presenter:
Ms. Erin Ellington is a lecturer in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, teaching undergraduate-level courses and supervising practicum students and student teachers. Her previous experience includes 18 years as a pK-8 music educator in diverse urban and rural settings across North Carolina, Illinois, and Indiana. Erin holds certifications in Orff Schulwerk Levels I-III, World Music Drumming Level I, and Music Together instruction. She was nominated by her peers and named the 2020 Mabel School Teacher of the Year and the 2020 Watauga County Schools Teacher of the Year. She was also named the 2021 Burroughs Welcome Fund Northwest Region Teacher of the Year.
Erin leads local, regional, state, and national professional development, including conference presentations at AIM (Accelerate Innovate Motivate), the North Carolina Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education. She has presented for the North Carolina State Board of Education and Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education as the keynote speaker for their 2023 Beginning Teacher Summit.
Ms. Ellington completed her Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Ball State University and her Master of Music in Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Erin's teaching philosophy centers on a process-oriented pedagogical approach engaging students in active learning experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Erin is passionate about teacher leadership, arts integration, and equity in arts education.
Erin's first membership with CCCAOSA dates back to the early 2000's and credits members of this chapter for the mentorship and guidance necessary to developing a lifelong love for teaching elementary general music!