Interview with Eric Williamson, October 30, 2019

Partial Transcript: In terms of socioeconomic status we have literally everyone from poor to upper class.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson shares the racially diverse demogrpahics of the school in which he teaches music.

Keywords: Brooklyn, NY; autistic students; international students; musician artist; orphan students.

Partial Transcript: I didn't know what I was doing with my life. I didn't have a clue. I knew I liked to sing.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson shares how he stumbled across music in college.

Keywords: African American Choral Tradition; Essence of Joy; Penn State

Partial Transcript: So my after school story was just horrendous. I was a sub.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson describes the adventures of the first day of teaching after-school as well as day school.

Keywords: lunch room

Partial Transcript: Definitely, it is different but when I was experiencing it I had really good teachers who framed it in a way, structured it in a way where I didn't know the difference.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson discusses the importance of structure within music classrooms.

Partial Transcript: It's not that deep. It's not that deep so calm down.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson shares how first year teachers should be open to all of their experiences and reflect and learn from mistakes.

Partial Transcript: I am grateful for my undergraduate experiences. I didn't graduate with a music ed degree.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson discusses how he had an unusual education background but still gained the knowledge that he needed to teach.

Partial Transcript: There's work to be done.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson discusses the importance of what he does as a teacher.

Partial Transcript: They realize quickly that they aren't cut out for it.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson discusses how many different hats that teacher have to wear in order to connect with students.

Keywords: relationship building

Partial Transcript: She is from Ecuador. She doesn't speak a lick of English.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson discusses the accomplishments of some of his students including one of his non-english speaking students.

Partial Transcript: This guy is so talented. He can freestyle off the top of his head.

Segment Synopsis: Williamson discusses a challenging moment with a talented student.

Keywords: freestyle wrap