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Dicy McCullough
Dicy McCullough is a retired teacher and author of children's books. To learn more, check out her website at www.dicymcculloughbooks.Dicy Mccullough’s Books
Tag Archives: music
Favorite #196: Mid-Winter Dulcimer Conference, Shelby, NC
Dulcimer Fun The Mid-Winter Dulcimer Conference in Shelby, NC, has come and gone, but memories of playing the mountain dulcimer and making new friendships will last forever. Even though it’s fairly easy to learn simple melodies on a dulcimer, those … Continue reading
Favorite #165: Making a Difference
Dreams and Aspirations As a retired elementary school music teacher, I’ve had students I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, Tremayne developed a love for music in elementary school, dreaming of being a … Continue reading
Favorite #111: Music Teachers
A Love for Music September means not only the end of summer for many, but the beginning of an exciting new school year. As a retired music teacher, even though I may not be standing at the door on the first day of school, … Continue reading
Favorite #99: Preschools and Daycares
Learning and Growing Earlier in my career as a kindergarten teacher, I was always appreciative of parents who understood the importance of readiness skills in the classroom. To develop these, parents often enrolled their child in a local preschool, where through play and hands-on … Continue reading
Favorite #90: Jazz, Beatles and the Rolling Stones
The Next Generation The Post-World War II Baby Boomer generation enjoyed the innocent and yet not so innocent years of youth listening to groups such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Now, 50 years later, that style of music … Continue reading
Favorite #87: Cotton Ketchie in Love Valley
Preserving the Past through the Written Word A couple of weeks ago I shared about Cotton Ketchie’s expertise as an artist and photographer in blog post Favorite #83. Although I’ve known him for only a few months, he’s so warm … Continue reading
Favorite #38: Music Teacher
Music Teacher, “Dr. Rob” Have you ever seen Elton John perform? If you haven’t, but have seen Dr. William D. Robertson, then you’ve come pretty close. “Dr. Rob,” as he’s known by many, can make a piano sing and … Continue reading
Posted in Children, educational, Memories, Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Rob, education, music, teacher
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Favorite #29: 100 Years of Service
Lonnie’s Life 100 Years of Service to Others Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet a lady celebrating her 100th birthday at a party given to her by family and friends. Once an elementary school teacher, Lonnie Cruse Holmes had a teaching career … Continue reading
Posted in Children, educational, events, Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday, education, love, music, organ, piano, service, teachers
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Favorite #15: Band Director
Tremayne Smith: Rocky Mount High School Band Director As a music teacher, I’ve had students over the years that I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, for whatever reason, Tremayne developed a … Continue reading
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Tagged band director, music, Rocky Mount High School, student, teacher, Tremayne Smith, www.dicymcculloughbooks.com
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Writing and Music Take Discipline
This is the second post in a four-part series by friend and past piano student, Katrena Allison. Katrena, a lover of music is also a talented writer, keeping current with trends by regularly updating her blogs and submitting new material to various magazines and internet sites. Today’s blog … Continue reading
Posted in award, blog, Books, educational, events, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged discipline, Katrena Allison, music, piano, writing
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