Teacher Interview
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Isaac MooreIsaac Moore is the head music teacher at South Huron District High School in Exeter, Ontario. The school program consists of three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, and a recording studio. Moore is also a board member of the Ontario Music Educator's Association and advocates for teen mental health through the use of music.
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Why did I choose this teacher?
Isaac Moore pushed me harder than anyone else in my life because he knew I had the passion and dedication to music. He tested me with countless responsibilities such as allowing me to teach his classes, run the music council, and work personally with him in order to give me rare opportunities and experiences. He is someone I can talk to for hours about music, education, the world, and even personal issues. By the end of my four years he was not only my mentor or teacher, but my close friend.
As the only music teacher at South Huron District High School, Isaac Moore plays a huge role in our school system. The school relies him to bring his best in rehearsals, in class, and in his every day interactions with students. When I was in grade 12 the Senior Band won its first National Gold at the B400 level in the last decade all due to the dedication and work ethic Moore inspires his students to strive for. Our small rural school has become known widely for its music program and many of its grads go on to pursue various careers within the world of music. Moore has a deep appreciation for the history of the program as every graduate's name who takes music through until their graduation day is posted on the wall to remind students to appreciate how special the program is to this community. Moore advocates for community music by getting his students working within the community to promote unity through music. He also advocates for mental health in schools and works with the new Active Minds group at SHDHS to promote this.
Many of my personal philosophies about teaching music were inspired by Isaac Moore as growing up in a rural community causes one to have different experiences than in the city. For example, we both share the idea that community is essential to the school music program and that engaging students in the community is positive for everyone. Moore's teaching style was very inclusive and encouraged students to find their own ways to make music whether that be through traditional music, writing songs, or being creative through sound engineering. He also shared books with me on the latest discussions in music education, politics, history, or our current changing society and loved to have these discussions in both individual and class settings.
Isaac Moore is not only a large part of the reason I am pursuing a career in music education but also who I am today. He will always be a support system in my life and will always challenge me to learn something new every single day.
As the only music teacher at South Huron District High School, Isaac Moore plays a huge role in our school system. The school relies him to bring his best in rehearsals, in class, and in his every day interactions with students. When I was in grade 12 the Senior Band won its first National Gold at the B400 level in the last decade all due to the dedication and work ethic Moore inspires his students to strive for. Our small rural school has become known widely for its music program and many of its grads go on to pursue various careers within the world of music. Moore has a deep appreciation for the history of the program as every graduate's name who takes music through until their graduation day is posted on the wall to remind students to appreciate how special the program is to this community. Moore advocates for community music by getting his students working within the community to promote unity through music. He also advocates for mental health in schools and works with the new Active Minds group at SHDHS to promote this.
Many of my personal philosophies about teaching music were inspired by Isaac Moore as growing up in a rural community causes one to have different experiences than in the city. For example, we both share the idea that community is essential to the school music program and that engaging students in the community is positive for everyone. Moore's teaching style was very inclusive and encouraged students to find their own ways to make music whether that be through traditional music, writing songs, or being creative through sound engineering. He also shared books with me on the latest discussions in music education, politics, history, or our current changing society and loved to have these discussions in both individual and class settings.
Isaac Moore is not only a large part of the reason I am pursuing a career in music education but also who I am today. He will always be a support system in my life and will always challenge me to learn something new every single day.