Sept. 15, 2025

The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to Engagement and Collaboration with Jeanette Mihalchik - Ep 44

The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to Engagement and Collaboration with Jeanette Mihalchik - Ep 44

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership 


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This invaluable article will provide you with ten possible steps to consider when you introduce Collaborative Response to your team https://youtu.be/HNOgMOH_FN0


In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanette Mihalchik, a National Board Certified Music teacher, arts integration specialist, and author of "Stories That Sing." They discuss how the arts can foster student engagement, practical strategies for integrating music and literacy, and powerful insights on staff collaboration among teachers and specialists.


Learn more about Jeanette Mihalchik at https://thehappymusicteacher.com


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Connect with Jeanette Mihalchik

Email: morethanmusic83@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappymusicteacher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themusicteachergroup

Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehappymusicteacher


Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @hewsonk27

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 


Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @LornaHewson 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104


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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.


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