Updated at: 06/02/2009 10:50 AM
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Excellent Educator: May
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Tom Belanger
Director of Music
Indus School, near Int'l Falls
Teaching for 14 years
WHY HE WAS NOMINATED:
Mr. Belanger is a talented musician and a "very special teacher." He directs the Summer Band program and when the students were doing so well, he extended the program another 2 weeks on his own time. Mr. Belanger incorporates other subjects like history, math and geography into his music program. He teaches his kids that music "is not just an extra," but can be "entwined with every subject." He makes learning about music fun. He encourages students who find music and instruments easy to learn, to help other students who may need extra support and encouragement. Mr. Belanger's class is "much more than just a music class."
WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE HIM:
Patient. Fun. Talented. Dedicated. Expert. Selfless. |
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MORE ABOUT TOM BELANGER: |
| What is your most memorable moment as an Educator? |
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"There are many, but implementing what I learned from my M.ED is at the top." |
| If you could pass along one piece of wisdom, what would it be? |
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"Take the wisdom from the old saying, "It is better to light a candle, than to curse the dark." |
| If you weren't an educator what would you be? |
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"I don't think there are any other options for me - in my blood!" |
| What do you do during summer vacation? |
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"I golf, travel and enjoy the outdoors." |
| Personal Information: |
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Mr. Belanger is interested in local history and family research. His great-great grandparents helped build the first Indus School in 1904. He has three children... Elizabeth, 13... Nathan, 10... and Margeaux, 7. |
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