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Elizabeth Rook

General Music Teacher, Choral Director & Perkins' Beat Director (1990 - Present).
Perkins Elementary, Center for the Arts & International Studies.
Founding Member & Past-President of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Orff Chapter
Music Educator of the Year - 2005
Perkins Teacher of the Year and Ambassador of the Profession for Pinellas County Schools - 2006
National Board Certified Teacher in Early/Middle Childhood Music - 2007

I am a native Floridian, a product of Pinellas County Schools. I attended Westgate Elementary, Tyrone Middle School and Largo High. University of South Florida Bachelor of Music Education - Voice/Elementary Music (K-12),Orff Schulwerk Training Level I - Jacksonville University, Florida Level II - Western Carolina University, N.C. Level III - Eastman School Of Music, New York,World Music Drumming Training Level I & 2 - Tampa, Florida

 
I am married, have 2 grown daughters and 2 fur babies.  I love hiking, hanging out at the beach, traveling, cooking, listening to Salsa music, and spending time with friends and family. 
 
In 1993 I was asked to join the Perkins Team when it became the Magnet School for the Arts and International Studies.  Joining our Perkins family has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.  I have enjoyed coming to work each day and making music with my students. Working with so many generations of Perkins kids has been a privilege.
 
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  • Mission Statement – General Music

    The mission of Mrs. Rook's music classes at Perkins Elementary is to develop a greater understanding and love of music through singing, reading, playing instruments, moving, listening (analyzing) and composing.

    We will follow directions and try our best so that we all experience a positive appreciation and an understanding of music in accordance with the Pinellas County Essential Learnings, the Sunshine State Standards and the National Standards.

    Mrs. Rook will provide opportunities for highest student achievement by experiencing music through classroom participation and performances.
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