Hanging off the picture frame is a bracelet and little blue link made for me by a good friend and mentor, Rachel Di Pilla (left). Rachel also has a bracelet, and the two of us wear our “links” pretty much everyday.
This bracelet and link not only connect Rachel and I together, but it represents a significant time in my life. Rachel Di Pilla was one of the biggest individuals who inspired me to go into Music Education. She pushed me to pursue a career that I am truly passion about, and has guided me throughout the way. Due to Rachel, I got involved more in teaching music by helping the 5th and 6th grade bands in my hometown district. I also received the opportunity to shadow Ms. Di Pilla in her general music class and 4th grade band lessons. I not only learned patience, different teaching skills, and more about music, but I also learned that I had a love for teaching, especially music.
Our link represents my passion, as well as Rachel’s, for music education.