The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast

303- Dealing with Negative Co-Workers

We all have dealt with negative co-workers before. It can be so hard showing up to work each day with these people around us. But, there are definitely ways to do your job effectively and efficiently while navigating working ...

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Jan. 15, 2025

303- Dealing with Negative Co-Workers

We all have dealt with negative co-workers before. It can be so hard showing up to work each day with these people around us. But, there are definitely ways to do your job effectively and efficiently while navigating working…
Jan. 8, 2025

302- It's Not Your Job to Make Every Student Love Music Class

Every student won't love music class and that's ok! In this episode, we'll explore why that's perfectly normal and how to change your thinking around this if it's affecting you in a negative way. Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠Curriculu…
Dec. 11, 2024

301- Staying Sane in this Season of Everything

December is a glorious mess of holiday festivities mixed with crazy busy schedules. So, how can you stay sane in the middle of it all? Listen in as I describe what works best for me and how I fit breaks in. Sign up for the ⁠…
Dec. 4, 2024

300- Why Trial and Error is a Good Thing

We can learn a lot by the things that go right AND the things that go wrong. Through trial and error, you learn a lot about being flexible, what to do better for next time, and all about improving your leadership skills. In …
Nov. 27, 2024

299-Redefining What Curriculum Is

What does the word curriculum really mean? If I told you it's not just about the stuff, but about the how and why behind it, would you believe me? In this episode, we dive into not only what curriculum is, but also what it i…
Nov. 20, 2024

298- Where I've Been Lately

Where have I been the last 6 months? Listen in to find out what's been going on in my life and how I'm pivoting in my business and with this podcast. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠ Grab your free ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifyi…

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Jessica Peresta

Jessica Peresta graduated with her Bachelor of Music Education in 2004 and earned the top music educator award. She went on to build a music program from scratch at an elementary school in Tulsa, OK, earning the Teacher of the Year and Teacher of Today awards during her second year of teaching. Jessica has used her expertise to found The Domestic Musician, LLC where she mentors and supports elementary music teachers through her HARMONY membership site, The Elementary Music Teacher podcast, and her blog. Jessica is also the author of "Make A Note: What You Really Need To Know About Teaching Elementary Music”.

On the side, Jessica does curriculum and education contract work for various states and companies, coaches music teachers and edupreneurs, and is receiving her Masters's in Educational Technology from The University of Arkansas.

In her personal life, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, her 3 sons, and her 3 dogs.

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