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myContent[0] = "We think Mrs. Luong, our docent, is the best. I love the way she teaches children, her knowledge, energy and happiness make learning with her fun for all! Thank you, Daphne! Mrs. Luong is able to engage all children despite their shyness. I would like Mrs. Luong to teach Almond Kindergarten children next year as well.<li class='who'>Lisa Schubert, Almond School Teacher, Los Altos</li>"

myContent[1] = "I would like to have our docent, Mrs. Barber, teach music in my classroom again next year if she would like to. My children were happy. We have to focus so much of test preparation. This was a nice break from that routine.<li class='who'>Jeannette Kennedy, Baldwin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[2] = "My docent did an excellent job and it was lots of fun learning about music in other languages. You are great with kids!<li class='who'>Jeri Russo, Teacher, Booksin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[3] = "Would you pass along the positiveness of this survey and how much I appreciated our docent volunteering. Sally also spent extra time coming over to prepare us for a complicated but successful performance using rhythm instruments and xylophones.<li class='who'>Madeline Hadley, Teacher, Canoas Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[4] = "We have already told her she is our special gift sent to us.<li class='who'>Peggy Brady, Teacher, Canoas Elementary</li>"

myContent[5] = "Thank you! MFM should be at all schools.<li class='who'>Christina Ha, Teacher, Canoas Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[6] = "Mr. Ku, our docent, is wonderful and I love having him in the classroom. Please come back next year! Singing is a gift that you can give to yourself whenever you need it!<li class='who'>Caran Hebeler, Teacher, Canoas Elementary</li>"

myContent[7] = "Our Docent was wonderful, reliable and so enthusiastic. The children loved music and the songs. Thank you so much for this valuable experience.<li class='who'>Gail Miller, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[8] = "Many teachers play instruments but it is wonderful to have a docent trained in working with a particular age group. MFM has wonderful and fun ideas which classroom teachers don't always have the time to organize due to the constant push toward teaching only the standards and test scores.<li class='who'>Gail Miller, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[9] = "This program is wonderful and I feel that it is a wonderful asset for our school community.<li class='who'>Bridgett O'Shea, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[10] = "My students and I look forward to music each week and I feel that it enriches our curriculum in numerous ways. Although I could teach music, sadly, it does not always happen in the same deep and meaningful ways that our MFM docent is able to teach it. Thank you so much for this opportunity!<li class='who'>Bridgett O'Shea, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[11] = "We appreciate the program. I think I could teach music, but would have trouble finding the time to plan and prepare the lessons as well as MFM does.<li class='who'>Kimberly Smith, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[12] = "I am thrilled to work with Gail, our docent, and hope to again next year. She's a wonderful gift. Thank you. I so much appreciate this program.<li class='who'>Sherry Moncrief, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[13] = "Gosia is wonderful! She challenged the students to sing more difficult songs with harmony!<li class='who'>Cyndie Gibson, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[14] = "Mrs. Amador did a wonderful job as a first-year MFM docent! We hope that she continues as a music teacher... she has a beautiful voice.<li class='who'>Meredith Iwashita, Teacher, Sedgwick Elementary, Cupertino</li>"

myContent[15] = "We love Georgia!<li class='who'>Kristin Roddy, Teacher, Sedgwick Elementary, Cupertino</li>"

myContent[16] = "Great job and we look forward to next year! They learn how music is tied to so much in life and the world, and it is a lot of fun!<li class='who'>Audrey Prouse, Teacher, Sedgwick Elementary, Cupertino</li>"

myContent[17] = "Florence, our docent, brings a delightful presence with her into the music room. She is always pleasant and enthusiastic. The children really love her and look forward to their time with her. She is well prepared with a variety of activities. I cannot express how much I appreciate the time she takes out of her day to do this for us. Your influence has been positive and has encouraged my students to love music, and to be expressive and creative. Thank you!<li class='who'>Jeanette Yama, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[18] = "I would like for you and for Mr. Salveson to know that his love and passion for music reaches out to my students each year and leaves a profound message on their souls! I often have parents thank me for the music their kids learn and I owe it to you! Please come back again next year! Thank you for all you do in the lives of our children!<li class='who'>Susan Woods, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary School, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[19] = "The kids Love our docent, Donna! Thank you for everything you did for us. Thank you MFM!<li class='who'>Bruce Horn, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[20] = "I think our docent Mrs. Hoff is a wonderful person and teacher. I love her and the kids love her. She is full of energy and that projects onto the children around her. <li class='who'>Rita Kim Wubker, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[21] = "I love this program and do not know what I would do without it. Thank You for everything!<li class='who'>Rita Kim Wubker, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[22] = "Mrs. Lampman is an experienced docent who has good classroom management skills and knows a lot of songs and dance. She was a pleasure to work with and the students always looked forward to going to her.<li class='who'>Steven Oshiro, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[23] = "Thanks so much for all that you did for the kids in my classroom! I wish the lessons could be a bit longer or more often.<li class='who'>Barbara Pforzheimer, Teacher, Springer School</li>"

myContent[24] = "I would like to thank our docent for a wonderful job! Music should be a key part of the learning process but without our docent, I would have no time to fit it in!<li class='who'>Lorie Tharp, Teacher, Miramonte Elementary, Los Altos</li>"

myContent[25] = "I have worked with my docent for the past three years. She has been a valuable asset to our classroom. I wouldn't have been able to teach music without her. She is wonderful with the students and always knows what to do given any situation. <li class='who'>Heidi Aponte, Teacher, North Shoreview Montessori Elementary, San Mateo</li>"

myContent[26] = "I am thankful to have MFM because music is a part of human expression, it is also a universal language and lends itself as an avenue that unites all people!<li class='who'>Gabriela Simon, Teacher, Henry Ford Elementary, Redwood City</li>"

myContent[27] = "We appreciate our docent's dedication to bringing music to children. Doug brought fun and funny songs, and played his guitar. The children kept begging for rock and roll, and he indulged them one day, complete with a crazy wig. They went wild and loved it!<li class='who'>Diane Porter, Teacher, Discovery Charter School, San Jose</li>"

myContent[28] = "I think my docent and the curriculum is fabulous. I've got a musical background myself, so I'm very opinionated, by the way! I appreciate how the kids are asked to participate in a number of ways: singing, dancing, reading notation, puppets, games, etc. I love the varying concepts taught, and the fact that she introduces the kids to different instruments. Very happy - great program. <li class='who'>Nikkei Murgo, Teacher, White Oak Elementary, San Carlos</li>"

myContent[29] = "I am very pleased with my MFM docent. For being a first time docent, she has done a great job! I would love to have her again next year as I can only see her getting even better. Thanks for organizing docents for us. MFM is a great program!<li class='who'>Pam Thomas, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale </li>"

myContent[30] = "Jane is fabulous. She has been my docent for eight years, and I love her. She's the best!<li class='who'>Lara Lighthouse, Teacher, Washington Elemntary, Burlingame</li>"

myContent[31] = "I am very happy with our docent. She has brought many musical instruments for the student's to try; a very hands-on approach that has raised some curiosity for my students. Thank You!<li class='who'>Dorothy Glantz, Teacher, Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[32] = "I feel extremely fortunate to have Kathleen as our docent ... she is an amazing teacher (as I'm sure you know). We had our first class together last week, and the kids immediately connected with her and enjoyed it immensely. I am hoping that perhaps Kathleen can continue next year - if so, I would like to put my name first in line on the request list for her!<li class='who'>Jim Rhee, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[33] = "I really feel that Rachel, our docent, has done a great job with my class. My class this year is very chatty and I have a number of students who have issues with attention, so I know it is not easy. They absolutely adore her. Thanks!<li class='who'>Brigid Doherty, Teacher, Fox Elementary, Belmont</li>"

myContent[34] = "Our docent, Anne, is doing a marvelous job with my class. She has a great energy and spirit that the children respond well to. She is always open to suggestions and eager to make music a positive experience for the students. Music For Minors is such a wonderful program and we're so lucky to have the motivated and talented parents involved and making a difference in our classrooms. Keep up the good work!<li class='who'>Nina La Pick, Teacher, Orion Elementary, Redwood City</li>"

myContent[35] = "Music For Minors is great! Rachel does a great job and I have enjoyed watching her. She loves the kids! Can't wait to work with her next year!<li class='who'>Molly Johnson, Fox Teacher, Fox Elementary, Belmont</li>"

myContent[36] = "I have always been pleased with Kathleen's performance and the rapport that she has built with the students. In the past few years that she has been my docent, I have observed that she has fine-tuned her past lessons with visual aides and concrete materials to make it more interesting and fun for the students. She truly puts in her all when it comes to teaching the students.<li class='who'>Dorothy Lin, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[37] = "Thank you so much for your support and dedication to such a wonderful program. I think I can speak for all of the teachers who are able to take part in it, when I say that Music For Minors is something that we look forward to each week. We know that our students are receiving an extremely valuable (and fun) musical education, a commodity that sadly seems to be disappearing from our schools.<li class='who'>Bridgett O'Shea, Teacher, Marshal Lane Elementary, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[38] = "My class and I so fortunate to have Meike as our Music for Minors Docent. She has been wonderful! She is enthusiastic, organized, reliable and always on time. She has a very calm and sweet way with the class. I have been so happy with all my docents through the years. It is a great program and I am always so happy to have the quality of docents that I have had each time. Thank you so much!<li class='who'>Nina Gill, Teacher, Canoas Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[39] = "The purpose of arts education is not to create more artists, though that is a by-product. The real purpose of arts education is to create complete human beings capable of leading successful and productive lives in a free society.<li class='who'>Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts </li>"

myContent[40] = "Adult life begins in a child's imagination.<li class='who'>Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts</li>"

myContent[41] = "When I think of the impact Music For Minors has on the community, I am reminded of the sentiment expressed by Friedrich Nietzsche, &quot;Without music, life would be a mistake.&quot; Thank you for reminding us of the value music brings to our lives.<li class='who'>Joe Simitian, California State Senator, 11th Senate District </li>"

myContent[42] = "Music For Minors is a dedicated, highly principled not-for-profit organization, that has proven its value through the years. Their high quality music education training and high standards, have created a cadre of volunteers who saved the music education experience for thousands of children.<li class='who'>Barbara Pierce, Former Mayor, Redwood City </li>"

myContent[43] = "I was in kindergarten class last week and observed children singing, marching and doing rhythm instruments under the guidance of a music docent. The children (and the volunteer!) were having experiences they might not have had without the Music For Minors program. Financial support for Music For Minors is both essential and very productive. I strongly urge your support for this indispensable organization.<li class='who'>Marge Gratiot, Former Superintendent, Los Altos School District </li>"

myContent[44] = "As you may have heard, I was able to get to the training class last week. It was absolutely terrific. I walked away with the feeling that MFM is not only visionary, it also has substantial substance in both content and impact. It was a truly awesome experience.<li class='who'>Earl Hall, MFM Board Member</li>"

myContent[45] ="I have many volunteer roles at our school and in our district. Of all my volunteer jobs, I feel that being an MFM docent has the most direct impact on children. If we did not have the MFM program, our K-2 students would not be able to experience the joy of music and movement right from the beginning of their elementary school experience. I love that we have the chance to capture their imagination, enthusiasm and zest for learning about music now. Being a docent allows me to be part of that process - it's wonderful!<li class='who'>Jenifer Beswick, Docent, Washington Elementary, Burlingame</li>"

myContent[46] ="Being a Music For Minors docent has brought me much joy. My life has not only become more enriched with music through a wide variety of songs, theory and percussive instruments, but I've also gained the ability to teach in precise ways to excited and wonder-filled children. I always receive a mountain of hugs after each class I teach.<li class='who'>Rachel Laughton, Docent, Fox Elementary, Belmont</li>"

myContent[47] ="The MFM training and the follow-ups really helped me to get a running start with my teaching. I was particularly impressed with Chris Burke's animated teaching and performing style.<li class='who'>John Sadler, Docent, Fox Elementary, Belmont</li>"

myContent[48] ="Being an active docent for MFM makes me feel like a part of the community at our school - the kids know me, and I have truly enjoyed seeing them grow musically.<li class='who'>John Sadler, Docent, Fox Elementary, Belmont</li>"

myContent[49] ="I loved the training! We did all the things the children have to do - tiptoe around and then explode!, stretch our voices, echo the teacher - to name a few. I felt like I was back in elementary school myself, doing only the fun part ...<li class='who'>Meike Sillevis Smitt-Huizinga, Docent, Booksin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[50] ="Chris Burke is such an inspirational trainer. You can tell she loves what she is doing. I remember seeing her eyes glow when she was showing tiny movements you can make to Rimsky-Korskako's 'Flight of the Bumble Bee' ...<li class='who'>Meike Sillevis Smitt-Huizinga, Docent, Booksin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[51] ="Who would ever have thought I would be teaching music! I love to sing, but that is about all the musical experience I have. Sometimes I feel like the one-eyed person in the land of the blind, but hey, there still is so much I can teach those kids! And it is such a joy ...<li class='who'>Meike Sillevis Smitt-Huizinga, Docent, Booksin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[52] ="I look forward to my music classes every week. I love singing, dancing, listening and moving with the children. They bring out the child in me too!<li class='who'>Meike Sillevis Smitt-Huizinga, Docent, Booksin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[53] ="Being able to deliver the fun, happy music part to my children's classes is such a privilege - it is more fun than any other volunteer job I have ever done in school.<li class='who'>Meike Sillevis Smitt-Huizinga, Docent, Booksin Elementary, San Jose</li>"

myContent[54] ="I'm a past MFM docent who came out of mothballs to teach music to my grandson's 1st and 2nd grade classes. He has now moved to a school without a docent program, but I am going to continue at his old school because I am enjoying it so much and it has really recharged my 'music battery'! It warms my heart to have children in surrounding neighborhoods greet me when I'm out walking my dog. Being a docent is a privilege and a joy; I especially recommend it to other grandparents, and to anyone of grandparent age who loves music!<li class='who'>Marilyn Kellogg, Docent, Springer Elementary, Los Altos</li>"

myContent[55] ="Music and arts education for today's youth is not an option; it is a necessity. There is no end to the benefits that early and continued arts education provide. It is a conduit for expression, creativity, purpose, character development and accomplishment. It instills discipline through fostering challenges and achieving goals. I saw my first piano in a pre-school class where the teacher played and the children sang. This exposure to live music production has all but vanished from today's elementary and pre-elementary classrooms. My fortune of private lessons and early inspiration were gifts not accessible to all. I sincerely hope that organizations like Music for Minors, and thereby our youth, receive the support they so deserve. Music for Minors is invaluable.<li class='who'>Jon Nakamatsu, Pianist, Van Cliburn Gold medalist</li>"

myContent[56] ="Children need music in their lives! I am so thankful to have your program which allows my students to have a regular music lesson each week. It also motivates kids to think about music and how it plays a role in life. 	<li class='who'>Susan Woods, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary School Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[57] ="My students really love the singing! They memorize every song and want to sing them on all of the bus trips we make to our field trips. Parents are amazed at how beautifully their children can sing.  	<li class='who'>Susan Woods, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary School Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[58] ="Our docent brings a delightful presence into the music room. The children really love her and look forward to their time with her. She is well prepared with a variety of activities. Her influence has encouraged my students to love music, and to be expressive and creative. Thank you!  	<li class='who'>Jeanette Yama, Teacher, Nimitz Elementary School, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[59] ="Our docent uses his guitar, singing games, and instruments. They love it. The children believe in themselves (as a result of music education)! And singing is a gift that you give to yourself whenever you need it!  	<li class='who'>Caren Heleber, Teacher, Canoas Elementary School, San Jose</li>"

myContent[60] ="Music education offers children a chance to use another part of their brain, and offers different students the chance to shine.  MFM docents are trained and able to match pitch, they have an understanding of all the elements of music, and know how to impart that to the kids in small understandable pieces.  	<li class='who'>Madeline Hadley, Teacher, Canoas Elementary School, San Jose</li>"

myContent[61] =" MFM is great!  Our primary students develop a strong musical foundation.  Most of the participants go on to play instruments in middle and high school.  In an age when schools are cutting electives, MFM offers students an essential ingredient to a well-rounded education.  	<li class='who'>Chris Marchetti, Principal, Fox Elementary School, Belmont</li>"

myContent[62] ="Being a docent has brought me much joy.  My life has not only become more enriched with music through a wide variety of songs, theory and percussive instruments, but I’ve also gained the ability to teach in precise ways to excited and wonder-filled children.  I receive a mountain of hugs after every class! 	<li class='who'>Rachel Laughton, Docent, Fox Elementary School, Belmont</li>"

myContent[63] ="Being a Title I school with limited financial resources, it wouldn't be possible to provide a music program for our students without our partnership with MFM and their affordable program.  MFM is a true jewel of a program that bring the magic and richness of music into our students' lives. 	<li class='who'>Russ Ottey, Principal, Nimitz Elementary School, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[64] ="In the fall of 1999, I received fantastic training from MFM that has allowed me to share my love of music with over 1000 young students in the last ten years. Without MFM, the school at which I volunteer would not have a music program for the younger students (K-3). 	<li class='who'>Georgia Sutherland, Docent, Sedgwick Elementary School, Cupertino</li>"

myContent[65] ="I can't speak highly enough about MFM. It provides a critical need for our children. Arts are basic! 	<li class='who'>Lissy Abraham, Docent, Nimitz Elementary School, Sunnyvale</li>"

myContent[66] ="The docent training program is excellent.  It gave me a solid foundation for teaching music in the classroom. The wealth of resources available to new and continuing docents is fantastic.  	<li class='who'>Julia Goldstein, Docent, Marshall Lane Elementary School, Saratoga</li>"

myContent[67] ="MFM is an amazing organization that has allowed me to personally make a positive contribution to the lives of hundreds of young kids through music. 	<li class='who'>Kirby Miller, Former Docent, Board Member</li>"

myContent[68] ="I learned that music is not only beautiful and a wonderful outlet, but fun and exciting.  I owe MFM a debt of gratitude.  I was fortunate enough to be a child in a MFM community.	<li class='who'>Diana Combs, MFM Student from 1990-1996</li>"

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