020-RM Songs For Change

In this episode, you'll hear how the children at an elementary school became rock stars. Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School has become a model for how to use the arts to inspire children to reach their highest potential in the classroom, in the community, & beyond. We sat down with 2 educators, Melinda Caroll & Rae Takemoto, & heard the stories about an innovative arts integration project that combines classroom learning, science, garden learning, & music. Together, with the school garden as the theme, Melinda & Rae lead the children of the school through the entire process of creating a CD, from songwriting, to professional recording, to sharing the music with the world. Melinda & Rae believe strongly in creative potential. They share with us fantastic stories about their experiences & observations of how the arts can be woven into schools with powerful results. CREDITS: The songs from Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School featured in this podcast are Pulelehua and Lovely Lehua by 2nd grade students, The Living Earth by 4th grade, Nā Maka O Ka ʻĀina (Feat. John Cruz) by 3rd grade, E Kuʻu Māla ʻAi by the Pōmaikaʻi teachers, ʻOhana by 1st grade. All songs shared with permission from Inspire Media (all rights reserved). SPECIAL THANKS TO: the students & teachers of Pōmaikaʻi School, Melinda Caroll of the When We Shine Network, Rae Takemoto of Friends of Pōmaikaʻi, Lehua Simon of Mālamalama Maui, John Cruz, & our non-profit partner E.L.L.S.S.A. If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share the podcast with friends, family, coworkers... Like us on Facebook.com/StoryConnective The Story Connective is 100% listener supported; learn how to become a supporter at Patreon.com/StoryConnective or by using the "Become a Patron" button on your Podbean podcast app. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the Story Connective, go to Rally.org/StoryConnective