Maddy's Spring Concert

I volunteered to help Madison's music teacher with the final day preparations for her school's Spring concert this week. The theme of the show was 'Parents Favorites' so it was really funny to see the kids singing '80s tunes! And nothing makes an American parent shed a tear more than watching their children sing 'We are the World' :). I really enjoyed watching the kids sing all day but the real treat was watching Maddy's music teacher in action. Rehearsals started at noon and I don't think she so much as took a sip of a drink or a bite to eat right up until the performance at 7pm. I watched this amazing teacher work all day with the children at building their confidence in extraordinary ways. She stood beside them, danced with them, and kept the energy levels high all day. I don't think I fully appreciated the passion and dedication of some of Maddy's teachers before. Ms. McKormick - you are everything a teacher should be - it was great to watch you work for a day and the fantastic Spring Concert performance was a complete reflection of you - thank you for inspiring our children :)...

Maddy at rehearsals...

All dressed up for the big performance...

'This is why we sing'....

Check out Ms. McKormick rocking it out and building confidence with one of her students:)

'Holding Out For a Hero' here!