Summer Replay #7 - The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to Engagement and Collaboration with Jeanette Mihalchik

Summer Replay #7 - The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to Engagement and Collaboration with Jeanette Mihalchik

July 21, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 7

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In this episode, Lorna and Kurtis discuss with Jeanette Mihalchik how the arts can enhance student engagement and collaboration among educators.

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam This invaluable article will provide you with ten possible steps to consider when you introduce Collaborative Response to your team https://youtu.be/HNOgMOH_FN0 In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanette Mihalchik, a National Board Certified Music teacher, arts integration specialist, and author of "Stories That Sing." They discuss how the arts can foster student engagement, practical strategies for integrating music and literacy, and powerful insights on staff collaboration among teachers and specialists. Learn more about Jeanette Mihalchik at https://thehappymusicteacher.com --------- Connect with Jeanette Mihalchik Email: morethanmusic83@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappymusicteacher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themusicteachergroup Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehappymusicteacher Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email…

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Hosts: Lorna Hewson, Kurtis Hewson

Guest: Jeanette Mihalchik

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Organizations: Jigsaw Learning

Books & works: Stories That Sing

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