Katie Carney

I am a positive and upbeat Elementary Music Teacher adept at helping students love music, learn to perform and develop appreciation for new styles. Successful teaching vocal and instrumental skills to all levels. Offering 20 years of teaching experience and enthusiasm to make positive impact on students through music. I love what I do and hope to inspire students to let music become a part of their lives. I enjoy working with the school family to make our school the best that it can be. Music has a way of bringing people together, and I love seeing the smiles on the kids' and parent's faces after a show. I am looking forward to bringing energy and musicality to my next school.

• Awarded Teacher of the Year for my school in 2015
• I have won over $10,000 in grant money for our campus to get new instruments
• I host an amazing after scool choir that goes Christmas caroling around our city and has as appeared on Fox 4 News
• I have been the team leader of our Enrichment Team(Music, Art, Tech, PE) for my school for the last 9 yeas.
• I create the schedule for my campus each year and am responsible for monthly calendars
• I have successfully organized and run numerous musical performances including: student grade level performances, Veteran's Day, Senior Celebration, Kindergarten Graduation, Teacher Retirements, STAAR Pep Rallies, Field Day, Talent Shows, etc.
• I created "DANCE" Fridays at my current school. Students can move ad groove before going to class each week. It has bee a BIG hit!
• I Create videos for my school to use for Pep Rallies, STAAR Testing, Kinder-Round-Up, School Rules, Counselor Appreciation, Etc.
• I am Orff Level I certified and have experience and many hours of training with Kodaly and Feierabend methods of teaching music.
• My main instrument is voice. I was a 2 year All-State Musician in 1996 and 1997, as well as out-standing vocalist at Tarleton State University.

I am a hard working teacher who is a team player for my school. I have a heart for kids that helps me make connections to my students. I am a true musician with an ear for excellence and a drive to make every performance better. Most importantly...I love what I do!