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It is often said that "It takes a village to raise a child." Since we serve in many villages, for GITC it takes everyone to bring music to learning. We are grateful for a very dedicated, capable and kind Board of Directors, for our small but mighty staff and for all of the truly amazing volunteers who help get things done!
If you would like to make a difference through music, please join the GITC community and lend a hand! Simply drop a line or visit our VOLUNTEER page. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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Jessica Baron
Founder, Executive Director
jess@guitarsintheclassroom.org
Jess Baron founded Guitars in the Classroom and has served as its Executive Director since its inception in 1998. With multiple degrees and specialized training in music education, child development, educational therapy, and clinical psychology, plus a three-decade career as an author and teaching artist, Jess brings a multifaceted understanding of the human learning process to her work. She believes in the importance of expanding as well as documenting and evaluating the many roles music can play to advance cognitive, social and emotional growth in young people. She has published eight books in the field of music, creativity, and parenting, some under her formerly married name, Jessica Baron Turner. The most recent book is SmartStart Ukulele.
In addition to being the very appreciative mother of Elias Clark Turner, she understands GITC to be her life's work and daily privilege.
Ms. Baron serves with her remarkable board of directors. Together they are responsible for the day to day management of GITC. She works collaboratively with classroom educators and thought leaders in the fields of Literacy, Education and Arts Integration to develop innovative and engaging new curriculum to build language proficiency through music for elementary students and she frequently gives master classes for music faculties in addition to her work teaching educators to adapt music making for students in special education.
Founder, Executive Director
jess@guitarsintheclassroom.org
Jess Baron founded Guitars in the Classroom and has served as its Executive Director since its inception in 1998. With multiple degrees and specialized training in music education, child development, educational therapy, and clinical psychology, plus a three-decade career as an author and teaching artist, Jess brings a multifaceted understanding of the human learning process to her work. She believes in the importance of expanding as well as documenting and evaluating the many roles music can play to advance cognitive, social and emotional growth in young people. She has published eight books in the field of music, creativity, and parenting, some under her formerly married name, Jessica Baron Turner. The most recent book is SmartStart Ukulele.
In addition to being the very appreciative mother of Elias Clark Turner, she understands GITC to be her life's work and daily privilege.
Ms. Baron serves with her remarkable board of directors. Together they are responsible for the day to day management of GITC. She works collaboratively with classroom educators and thought leaders in the fields of Literacy, Education and Arts Integration to develop innovative and engaging new curriculum to build language proficiency through music for elementary students and she frequently gives master classes for music faculties in addition to her work teaching educators to adapt music making for students in special education.
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Cristina Schmitter |