I've recently seen some of my teachers really go above and beyond in implementing music therapy strategies in the classroom. They've sung when introducing academic concepts. They've sung when prompting communication. They've sung and used instruments to motivate their students to make requests. They've consistently applied the materials I provide to them consultatively.

It's really amazing to see that music therapy has made an impact, not only on my clients, but also on the people who work with them all day, every day.

I've even seen teachers whose students are only assessed--who may not even qualify for services--that have been open to new ways of reaching their kids. And many people just are not comfortable or confident in their singing voices, yet they are making this effort for the benefit of their students.

So, to these teachers I say: "Thank you".

To fellow music therapists, I say: "Continue to educate. It will pay off!"