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P.E. News

 

Coach Joe Gutierrez

Butler Elementary P.E. Coach

Joe or "Coach" as he prefers to be called has been a member of the Butler Elementary staff for 7 years.  Each year he activity organizes and participates in the JDRF Walk with the Butler Staff and Students.

Music News

 

Music Teacher Donna Bowden

Donna Bowden is a new addition to Butler Elementary this year.  She comes to Butler from the Denver Public School System, specifically Barrett Elementary School.  Ms. Bowden has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of Georgia in Athens and a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.  Please stop by Ms. Bowden's room and give her a huge welcome to Butler Elementary.  We are excited to have Ms. Bowden on staff and look forward to an exciting year.

Exciting Things Happening In Music

I am excited to be a member of the Butler family.  The kids here are tops!

 

I hold degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama.  I have taught for 12 years in high school, middle school and elementary settings.  My preferred grade level is by far elementary.  I love to make learning more like play so the kids are enjoying themselves and becoming more engaged.

 

 This year we will be focusing on playing instruments, learning singing techniques, and reading music.  Understanding how to follow a piece of music and the rhythms and pitches will give the students a greater appreciation of and interest in music.  I focus on self-discovery of music.  Learning self-esteem and confidence is naturally a part of learning music and its performance.  I believe music and the arts can enhance every part of everyone’s life!



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