{"id":23940,"date":"2023-07-17T13:32:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T18:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=23940"},"modified":"2023-07-19T11:54:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T16:54:31","slug":"welcome-to-mpa-michael-claver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2023\/07\/17\/welcome-to-mpa-michael-claver\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to MPA, Michael Claver!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23941 alignright img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michaellaver.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>What position will you be holding at MPA?<\/strong><br \/>\nMiddle School Music and Vocal Teacher<\/p>\n<p><strong>From what school\/organization are you coming?<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint Paul Public Schools<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us about your education and past experience.<\/strong><br \/>\nI earned my undergraduate degree in vocal music education from Millikin University. After graduating in 2015, I taught middle and high school choir in northern Illinois. In 2018, I made the trek north, and began teaching with Saint Paul Public Schools. While working with Saint Paul Public Schools I taught K-5 general music, and 6-8 band, choir, and general music. I hold a graduate degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary\u2019s University of Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What did you find appealing about MPA?<\/strong><br \/>\nInitially, MPA&#8217;s strong sense of community stood out to me. At MPA, everyone is supported and everyone belongs. The prospect of joining such a tight-knit community was really exciting. As I learned more about the wonderful work being done at MPA, I was delighted to find a community dedicated to doing right by students. From a focus on equity to a dedication to arts education, I am so excited to be a part of a community that values the holistic development of a person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What lasting impact do you plan to have on MPA?<\/strong><br \/>\nAs a music teacher, I hope to give students tools to creatively find their voices. Music is a beautiful vehicle for self-expression. Through our work in music, I aim to give students the tools to grow into thoughtful, expressive, and authentic individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s your big dream?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy big dream is to write a musical! This summer, I plan on making some headway toward this dream.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you (and your family, if you so choose) passionate about?<\/strong><br \/>\nI have so many passions! I love singing, and getting a chance to share my voice with others. I am passionate about equity within education, and finding ways to develop equity within the spaces I manage. Also, I have a deep commitment to learning and growing. I love exploring new and unfamiliar topics!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s a fun fact about you that our community would love to know?<\/strong><br \/>\nI love theatre! Throughout my life, I have worked on more than 50 theatrical productions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What position will you be holding at MPA? Middle School Music and Vocal Teacher From what school\/organization are you coming? Saint Paul Public Schools Tell us about your education and past experience. I earned my undergraduate degree in vocal music education from Millikin University. 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