Mr. Daniel Freeman
TEACHES:
WIND ENSEMBLE, SYMPHONIC BAND, CONCERT BAND, JAZZ BAND, MUSIC THEORY (HONORS & REGULAR), MARCHING BAND, FRESHMAN BAND
BLUE VALLEY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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MASTER DEGREES (2)
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Going Above & Beyond
MARCHING BAND (JULY - OCT) AND ALL THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND EXTRAS - CONCERTS, PEP BANDS, FUNDRAISERS, & TRIPS.
Life Outside of School
MR. FREEMAN HAS TWO KIDS - AGES 4 AND 8. HE ENJOYS DOTING ON THEM, PLAYING WITH THEM, AND WATCHING THEM GROW.
What is your teaching philosophy?
"My philosophy is built upon challenge, support, and structure. Challenge students with the "next level". Provide them with a safe and supportive "okay to fail, which enables you to soar" environment. Have well-structured lessons and an overall program that feeds their growth. Built upon respect for themselves, others, and our music. Celebrate small achievements - overcoming a small failure builds grit, encourages growth, and builds independence."
Can you tell us about a memorable student?
"My philosophy is built upon challenge, support, and structure. Challenge students with the "next level". Provide them with a safe and supportive "okay to fail, which enables you to soar" environment. Have well-structured lessons and an overall program that feeds their growth. Built upon respect for themselves, others, and our music. Celebrate small achievements - overcoming a small failure builds grit, encourages growth, and builds independence."
What is your favorite part of being a teacher?
"Student Growth: those little moments when something clicks. The small victory after putting in the gritty/daily grind work."
What is the biggest challenge you face as a teacher?
"Society's general denigration of educators. Teaching "not a real class" (elective/music classes not seen as "real"). Overworked."