Mrs. Sarah Nichols is the new music teacher at Tripp. We decided to ask her a few questions.
Q. What are some memorable teaching experiences you have had?
A. I was in Japan for six months, teaching English to Japanese students which was quite a challenge.
I also wrote a piece and conducted a piece for the orchestra in Brunswick.
Q. What other places have you worked? How does Tripp compare?
A. Mrs. Nichols said that she student – taught in Bangor. She also said that, in contrast to Japan, “the fact that everyone speaks English is nice.”
Mrs. Nichols said that she enjoys teaching the middle school age group especially.
Q. Was teaching your first choice of profession? If not, what was?
A. I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. So yes, teaching was my first choice of profession.
Q. Why do you enjoy teaching music more than any other subject?
A. I can teach math as well, but I think music has a very special part in the curriculum, because music can really speek to people.
When I was growing up in high and middle school, to be part of a group of musicians, whether it was band or chorus, was really important to me. It really feels like you’re part of a team. I like doing this with students because they’re not just learning music, they’re learning other important skills as well.
Q. What is it about Tripp (staff, students, ect.) that makes you enjoy working here?
A. The students are very enthusiastic, and the staff are very supportive. They have all made me feel welcome here.
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