Deb Navin
Moving With Purpose
Session info:
Movement is one of the most powerful tools to understand musical concepts and today’s kids need to move! This session will explore a variety of ways to weave creative and structured movements into the elementary music classroom to teach curriculum. All movement abilities are welcome. Come ready to move and have fun!
Deb Navin Bio
Deb Navin teaches General Music in Birmingham Public Schools in Michigan. Deb holds a BM in Music Education from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY and a MS in Elementary Education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She is a certified Orff-Schulwerk teacher educator and has trained in Music Learning Theory and World Music Drumming. She has taught General Music, Choir, and Band in public and private schools in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. She is a frequent national presenter for music teacher workshops and has served on the board for the American Orff Schulwerk Association. Deb plays the Piano, Harp, Flute, Guitar, and Handbells. She lives with her three children and husband in Royal Oak, Michigan.