About the TeacherMy name is Jessica Gates, and I am the Music Teacher for Highland Elementary School.
I am a 2007 graduate of the Jennings School District. As a high school senior, I volunteered under the elementary band instructor as a mentor to the students. I witnessed the impact music made on the students and the instructor during the rehearsals and concerts. This lead me to pursue an education and career in teaching music. I graduated from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina May 2013 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Music Education. I have been playing the clarinet for about 20 years in band, ensemble, and solo settings. I have also been educated in various instruments to the intermediate level and certified in Level III Choral Music Experience. |
The Music Program |
The goal of every music class is to help students move toward being a proficient performer and advocate of music and education to create more opportunities beyond school. This goal is achieved through music performance, music composition, and exposing students to music and artists in multiple genres.
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