Tami Williams

Level: ElementaryGeneral MusicInstructional DesignClassroom ManagementClassroom TechnologyMusic FundamentalsOrff
Written By Dr. Elisa Janson Jones
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Professional individual who is passionate about kids and music education. Strong planning and organizational skills. 2021 Summer Music Curriculum co-writer for Broward County Public Schools. Provided several trainings on Nearpod for other Broward County music educators. 2021 - Guest clinician for Music Education students at Barry University. 2018/2019 - Florida Music Education Association Emerging Leaders Program Participant. 2016 - Broward County ArtsEd Music Educator of the Year. Served as the Broward County Elementary Music Teachers’ Association (BCEMTA) President from 2015 – 2017, organizing Elementary All-County Honor Choir and Elementary Music Performance Assessments. 2012 Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Summer Institute participant. 2005 Rookie Teacher of the Year - Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

  • My philosophy of music education is a search for passion, talent and creativity. When I was in 4th grade, my choir director, (who was also a public school music teacher) introduced me to this outstanding world of music, which became my refuge, my love and my passion. I remember the very moment that I had decided that I, too, wanted to pass the gift of music on to young people. I was in high school, and she asked me to assist with a small preschool choir.

    Music education truly does help to educate the “whole child”. This amazing language helps our students to stay connected to the past, present and the future. Music not only helps students mentally, emotionally and socially, but also academically. It forces them into critical thinking without them even realizing that it is happening. This help with student engagement. I became a music teacher because I have an immense passion for this art and I feel that it is my responsibility and privilege to pass this on to others. There is nothing else I’d rather do. Music helps boost student confidence and self-esteem. When students find that passion, amazing things happen. My goal is and always will be to create a safe, engaging environment where students feel comfortable to create, explore and even fail. In teaching music, I have discovered that I have as much to learn from my students as they have to learn from me. I’m grateful and honored to be a life-long learner with some incredible “teachers”. It’s honor to be in a position where I can foster curiosity and help students discover the simplicity, complexity and joy in music. An educator is responsible for building relationships and creating a safe, engaging environment where students know that it is okay to fail. Fear of failure should never get in the way of trying. I am very grateful that I have a career where my two passions come together, music and teaching children.

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Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Dr. Elisa Jones designs and scales learning systems for organizations and individuals. With an EdD in Instructional Design, an MBA in Strategy, and 20+ years of experience in research, strategy, and training, she combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

She works at the intersection of people, systems, and technology—helping leaders identify what's working and what needs to change. Her approach is diagnostic, grounded in real-world constraints, and focused on scalable and durable outcomes.

https://elisajanson.com
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