Arts Assessment for Learning: Part II

Karen Montanaro: Performing Artist and Movement Specialist and Door Prizes

Karen Montanaro

It was so great having Karen participate in the conference during the closing session – YAHOO time! Karen had everyone up on their feet moving and feeling the beat provided by music educator Mike Davis on his handmade drum. It was the frosting on the cake at the end of the day when teachers were ready to get their blood moving. Karen’s experience working with children and adults of all ages has given her many wonderful opportunities. She has participated in the National Dance Institute and they’ve posted a video on the front page of their website that you can view by clicking here.

Also during the closing session we gave out numerous door prizes. Below are the businesses and organizations that provided gifts. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU for their generous giving!

• Maine Music Educators Association – One free registration to the May 17-19, 2012 In-Service Conference at UMaine – Michelle Kaschub, President
• Maine Art Education Association – One year membership – value $30.00 – Sandy Brennan, President
• Steve Muise, Mt. Blue Music Educator, cd of his Acadian Band “Boreal Tordu”
• Bangor Symphony Orchestra – Two pairs of single concert tickets – Lucas Richman, Music Director and Conductor
• Portland Symphony Orchestra – 2 tickets for Magic of Christmas – Robert Moody, Music Director
• Mt. Abram Resort, 308 Howe Hill Road, P.O. Box 189, Greenwood – 2 Ski passes, Kevin Rosenberg, General Manager
• DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, 25 Long Wharf, Portland – $50 gift certificate, Steve DiMillo, General Manager
• Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton Street, Rockport – Lunch for two – Connie Russell, General Manager
• York Harbor Inn, 480 York Street, York Harbor – Sunday brunch for two – Gary Dominguez, Proprieter
• Sea Dogs Brewing Co., 26 Front Street, Bangor – two-$25 gift certificates –
• Havanna South Restaurant, 44-50 Wharf Street, Portland, $75 gift certificate – Jayme Merrill, General Manager
• David’s Restaurant, 22 Monument Square, Portland – $25 gift certificate – David Turin, Chef
• Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine ACTEM – various items
• Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, One-year family membership
• Penobscot Theatre,  Bangor, show tickets
• Maine Learning Technology Institute, 2 gelaskins

Jillaine McGough and winner of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra tickets Allysa Anderson

York Harbor Inn gift certificate winner Jane Higgins

A HUGE THANK YOU to Jillaine McGough for gathering the door prizes for the conference!