For the last two weeks I've had the opportunity to teach alongside "Mr. Even". Anyone who knows me knows I am extremely particular about choosing the individuals who get to work with my kids. I interviewed over a dozen applicants, and hands down Even's credentials were far beyond that of any other. But that's not why I invited him into our classroom--neither were the exceptional references I got from individuals he hadn't even asked for a reference! The ultimate deciding factor for me is how an individual can engage with the children. I look for someone who can get down on the child's level, invite the child to express themselves, and keep children engaged. I could instantly tell after only a few minutes watching him with the kids that Even meets all of those criteria! Another parent and I promptly dubbed him the "Pied Piper of Riverwoods" because of his amazing ability to pull out his guitar and instantly turn a chaotic classroom into a group of engaged, giggling children. He makes me want to learn to play the guitar.
Unfortunately he's decided to grace another classroom with his presence (apparently he has a family to feed...), but no worries! He's agreed to stay on to teach what I know will be amazing music classes! He'll be teaching 3 classes every Saturday morning--a "Go Baby Go" class for our littlest learners, "Wiggles and Blues" for children of all ages, and a beginner guitar class. Register now for these sure-to-be amazing classes!
P.S. Don't worry...your children will be returned at the end of the class.
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