Posted on September 22, 2023 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Kevin Pearson, President Growth from community is at the heart of who we are as Kodály-inspired educators. There is the community we build in our classrooms and the community we build among colleagues. There is the community in our chapters and the community that develops in our training.
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Kevin Pearson, OAKE President Summer is here, everyone! That means family vacations, poolside lounging, and the opportunity to disable your morning alarms. However, in our corner of the world, that also means training programs are up and running. We have so many teachers being introduced to the Kodály…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Kevin Pearson, OAKE President Dear OAKE, You amaze me every single day with your energy, your resilience, and the life you bring to the Kodály philosophy. As our recent national conference drew to a close, I was reminded just how incredible you are. You are more than my…
Posted on February 15, 2023 in Issue 2, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
President’s Message: Winter 2023 I am penning this message after three days of being cooped up due to snow days and ice on the roads. I’ll be honest with you: I miss people! For the last three days, my husband is the only person I’ve had face-to-face interaction…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
A Message from the OAKE President: Volume 49, Issue 1, Fall A dear friend of mine recently shared a picture book with me. He texted me, saying: “Although not very utilitarian for a high school choral director, a book should be arriving to you soon. I…