NAME:
Ms. Moore
SCHOOL:
Irwin Elementary School
CLASS:
General Music Teacher/Choral Director
SCHOOL PHONE:
(732) 613-6840 Ext. 4697
I have been teaching general music/chorus at Irwin School since February,
2002. In East Brunswick, I have been actively involved in working with
students from all of the elementary schools as a co-director of the All-
District Elementary Chorus.
I completed my Bachelor of Music in Music Education (1998) and
Master of Music in Music Education with honors(2006) from Westminster Choir
College of Rider University.
Prior to teaching at Irwin, I taught General/Vocal Music and Chorus in
the Bridgewater-Raritan School District. In addition to my public school
teaching, I taught privately and directed children's choirs at Lamington
Presbyterian Church (Bedminster, NJ) and the Westminster Conservatory of
Music in Princeton, NJ for several years.
I love to sing, and in my spare time, I love to travel. I've been to the
United Kingdom, Channel Islands, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, The Canary Islands, Brazil, Argentina, and
Canada as well as much of the United States. While traveling, I enjoy a
balance of visiting big cities and small towns. I enjoy visiting National
Parks, too. I love the excitement of experiencing new cultures through my
interactions with locals, visiting art museums, concerts, tasting new foods,
sight-seeing, and people-watching. I love to read and spend time with my
husband, Shahriar, as well quality time with my friends, family, and beloved
dog, Puddles Madeleine.
What are some songs that I might find on Ms. Moore's ipod?
To give you a sneak preview of what I like to listen to in my spare time,
here is a sample of 25 songs you would hear on my playlist.... These songs
will change over time, so please stay tuned!
1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow performed by Eva Cassidy
2. 15 Step performed by Radiohead
3. Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 performed by the New York Philharmonic and
Thomas Schippers
4. Elenor Rigby performed by the Beatles
5. Carnalismo performed by Tribalistas
6. I Was Made to Love Her performed by Stevie Wonder
7. Empire State of Mind performed by Alicia Keys
8. Count on Me performed by Bruno Mars
9. Senteng Sediba performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir
10. Earth Song performed by Michael Jackson
11. In a Sentimental Mood performed by Duke Ellington and John Coltrane
12. Pride (In the Name of Love) performed by U2
13. Like A Star performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
14. God Only Knows performed by the Beach Boys
15. Fool in the Rain performed by Led Zeppelin
14. A Menina Danca performed by Marisa Monte
15. Imagine performed by John Lennon
16. What A Wonderful World performed by Louis Armstrong
17. For Once In My Life performed by Michael Buble
18. Three Little Birds performed by Bob Marley
19. Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 Movement II
(Sonata Pathetique)
20. I Want You Back performed by the Jackson 5
21. I Got the Feelin' performed by James Brown
22. Don't Stop Believin' performed by Journey
23. Livin' On a Prayer performed by Bon Jovi
24. Rolling in the Deep performed by Adele
25. Sambalele performed by the Indianapolis Children's Choir
It is my mission to nurture and develop your child's academic, social,
emotional, and physical growth and empower them to become musicians. I
believe that music is a vehicle for students to understand themselves and
others through a creative process, where they can develop their creativity
and develop their musicianship. I hold that each child will develop and grow
in an environment grounded in personal experience. Critical thinking and self-
reflection are important skills to develop in order to become successful in
life, and students will engage in a range activities where they make
connections, listen, observe, practice, question, create, innovate, and
reflect using these methods. It is my goal to provide a classroom-learning
environment that is friendly, stimulating, safe, and comfortable. I want to
encourage each child to try new things, work hard, and take risks. In doing
just that, I feel it is my responsibility to create and facilitate a caring
and respectful atmosphere where they can flourish. I consider myself a life-
long learner, and I hope to instill an interest in my students to want to
continue their growth and development beyond my classroom.
Our School's Mission..... Irwin School is on the Road to Success...
We are Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind!
