Franklin J. Willis: Digging Deep While Pressing Forward | S02E01
Season 2 kicks off with a great discussion between Franklin and Missy about how teachers can find ways to dig into their own creative wells as musicians while also finding ways to joyfully draw out musicality from students…even in a pandemic. Franklin Willis, music educator and instructional coach with Metro Nashville Public Schools equips teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. Through his work, he has developed a passion in the cultivation of musicianship for young minds as every child has musical potential and deserves a music teacher who will see the best in them. Willis believes that music education is a vital tool to teach students about other cultures, create community, and inspire a love for learning. Willis has created and facilitated professional development sessions for music teachers of all grade levels sharing his unique and relevant teaching practices. Through his work Willis has received national recognition for his commitment to student learning, his passion for the profession and his innovative teaching practices. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. (’16, ’18, ’19) Mentioned in the Episode: * Making Music in Music City in person PD with F. Flat Books https://fflat-books.com/making-music-in-music-city/ * Franklin’s author page on F Flat Books: https://fflat-books.com/product-category/all/franklin-willis/ * Music for Kiddos 2021 Symposium https://www.musicforkiddos.com/store/music-for-kiddos-symposium * Otto Gross Productions: @ottogrossproductions on Instagram, Youtube, and Tik Tok * Franklin’s TPT Page: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/F-Willis-Music * Follow Franklin on Instagram @fwillismusic