Sheri Davidson

Music Teacher specializing in community and parent outreach through special events performances. Passionate about exposing kids to diverse musical styles and expressions. Modern Band class is debuting this,it's a class that teaches guitar, bass,keyboards and drums. This class has spoken to students who might not play traditional band instruments. I will be attending A professional development in NYC for Little Kids Rock Modern Band 101. Skilled Music Teacher offering 10 plus years of experience as educator, leader, and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in Music Education by Ohio. Experienced in Elementary, Middle School, and High School Music and Band Classes and Ensembles. Currently Teaching Instrumental Band and Modern Band to Middle School Students at Early College Middle School and I have assisted the High School Band Director in Multiple Music Programs, such as, marching band , concert band and ensembles since 2016. Focused on woodwinds and saxophone quartet. The Marching Band has been recently acknowledged as Overall Best in Show at the Akron Welcome Santa Parade. This December I was nominated for Stark County Teacher of the Month. I was Canton City's Teacher of the Month October of 2018. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job has been watching my students grow up to be wonderful and bright young adults. My wish is that I have made a positive impression on their future and school experience that they will remember for a lifetime. I am a proud Canton City kid who graduated from McKinley. I am honored to have continued to support Canton City kids growth. I know what the music program has done for me.

I am a proud alumni of Canton McKinley High School and I am so glad to be teaching music where I first began to love music. Music literally saved my life and shaped my personality and work ethics. Teaching music is not just about learning how to play an instrument , it is learning how to make lives better. Working extremely hard to achieve something not everyone can do. Learning how to work with multiple groups of people for a common goal. Music is not a "me" achievement, it is a"we" achievement. It teaches us that others rely on us to do our part in the ultimate group project. Music teaches us to see and hear the beauty in the world. I am extremely glad that I went back to school to pursue my dream 17 years after I graduated from high school. There is nothing better than achieving your dreams, unless it's helping others to achieve their dreams.

I have pioneered the Modern Band class in our district and I am looking forward to learning with my students as we do something new. I truly feel it will speak to more students in Canton and bring music into their lives.