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Bachelors in Music Education from East Carolina University

Mrs. Sarah Matthews

Hello and Welcome! I am so happy you're here. It is my goal to make every student feel seen and heard every time they walk into my classroom. I'm looking forward to a year of musical fun and learning! 

I am a graduate of East Carolina University where I earned a Bachelors degree in Music Education. Go Pirates! I am a flute player from Havelock, North Carolina. I currently reside in Jacksonville, NC. I am married and have a 2-year-old daughter (Sadie), 2 dogs, and 2 cats. I come from a very musical family! Both my parents were band directors, as well as many other family members making a career in Music Education. 

A few of my favorites include: 

Music - T-Swift, Luke Combs, Kelsea Ballerini,

Color - Purple! 

Food - Chick-fil-a, Bojangles, Jersey Mikes

Stores - Target, Ulta, Hobby Lobby

Snack/Candy - Kitkats, Salt&Vin chips

Drink - COFFEE! Peach Tea
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    Music ‘brings us together, helping us reflect upon who we are, where we have come from, and what lies ahead.’ The arts and music transcend ‘languages, cultures, and borders’ … and helps ‘exchange ideas and styles and share in the artistic vibrancy born from diverse experiences and traditions.’

     

    – Former USA President, Barack Obama 

    Research shows that at-least some musical education has a positive impact on social and cognitive development of children. And these effects are long lasting – better hearing, better motor skills, improved memory, better verbal and literacy skills.

     

    – Alan Harvey, Musician and Neuroscientist