Interview with Katie Rogers, January 31, 2014

Partial Transcript: It was one of those things where I would ask my teacher for extra work to take home so I could play school on the weekends,

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses how she knew she wanted to be teacher at an early age and eventually discovered the love of music as she got older. She also discusses how the first day of teaching was a little overwhelming but turned out to be a good day. She also talks about how new teachers should over prepare for the first day but be flexible.

Keywords: Duluth, GA

Partial Transcript: Yes and no. I don't know if I ever actually imagined teaching music when I was a student.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers explains how experience has filled in the gaps of knowledge where teaching could not.

Partial Transcript: I love it. i can't imagine doing anything else.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers explains how much she enjoys teaching but she also explains how lonely teaching can be.

Keywords: collaborating

Partial Transcript: Can I tell you two times?

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses two times that she has been proud of the success of her students.

Keywords: musical

Partial Transcript: Dealing with student behavior is probably the most challenging I had in my first two years in teaching elementary.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses all the tricks and the advice she tried in order to get her entire class to function.

Partial Transcript: We try and keep it light because you get so bogged down in the rehearsal.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses how she keeps the students engaged and enjoying themselves.

Partial Transcript: I actually wanted to go into college with a music education and graphic design major.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses how she considered a career change.

Partial Transcript: Some of them might tell you I'm a little crazy.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses how she likes to lead her class with a lot of energy and grace.

Partial Transcript: We had two college professors who were pretty high up there as far as teachers go.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses how her mentors encouraged her to bring the music to life. She also discusses how she sets high standards for her students so they can see their own success nad gives an example of a student who found success.

Partial Transcript: Just keep learning. Learning from my own mistakes.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers discusses how important it is to maintain her good habits from college so that she can continue to develop.

Partial Transcript: She likes to come in and talk about music and Youtube band peices.

Segment Synopsis: Rogers has found new life in music through the enthusiasm of a student.