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susan.bagwell
My career as a public school music educator began in 2001 with CMCSS. Life led me to teaching in "Sweet Home Alabama" for ten years. I returned to the CMCSS district and now have the pleasure of teaching at Oakland Elementary.
My principal instrument is voice. I love to sing. My singing experience with the Nashville Symphony Chorus, Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and the Madison Street Festival Singers of Clarksville has inspired me to pass on the love of singing and playing instruments to our students.
My passion for travel and appreciation of cultural diversity within the Fine Arts, fuels my goal of inspiring students to better understand the world—and themselves—through the lens of music.
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At Oakland Elementary, we use a positive behavior matrix to promote student awareness and accountability in expected behaviors.  This matrix is displayed in every classroom, throughout the building, and outlined in the OES Student Handbook.
 
Our OWLS Matrix is designed to clearly define schoolwide expectations, helping students understand what positive choices look like in different settings.  These expectations are also linked to Class Dojo, which is consistently used by classroom teachers, special area teachers, support staff, and administrators to provide consistency for our students and with parent communication. 
The four overarching student-friendly expectations are:

O – Own Your Actions
W – Work Hard Together
L – Listen to Learn
S – Stay Safe

These expectations are broken down, explicitly taught, and reinforced daily to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Follow the link below to view the full OWLS Behavior Matrix.
 
In the Music Room:
We create a positive atmosphere with our attitudes and actions. We experience and make music to fill our souls,  connect with others, and impact our world.

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