I met a wonderful teacher a few years ago at Vernor Elementary. She brought her son, Odin, a then Kindergarten student (now in 2nd grade). Both mom and son began taking violin lessons at the same time. Mom came to class when she could and she and I would often meet at lunch time for a 'private lesson'. The principal of Vernor and the mom stayed after school, many times each week and practiced together! The following year, Odin went to another school that did not have violin class. Then this school year, Mom transferred into ANOTHER school that I teach at (I teach in 5 elementary schools), and Odin is BACK. and so is his MOM! By the way, she has REALLY practiced and has been in the 'performing violin group' that played in Lansing (see earlier posting). I am ONE HAPPY TEACHER. When I get permission to post the 'Mom's name', I will. IN the meantime, here is Odin, a 2nd grader at Schulze Elementary in Detroit. I've gotten permission from mom: Ingrid Stemmerich, 1st grade teacher at Schulze Elementary.
