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Teaher Shea

About Teacher Shea

Shea Socrates is a third-year music teacher at Baldwin Elementary School in Rochester, Michigan, having graduated with their Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education & Classical Guitar Performance from Oakland in December of 2022. During their time at Oakland, Shea had studied guitar under Professor Bret Hoag since 2016, participating with the Oakland Guitar Ensemble, the Oakland University Chorus, and various chamber ensembles. Previously, Shea received an Associate’s Degree in Music Technology from Mott Community College. In addition to Shea’s position at Baldwin, they teach guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, beginning piano, and various camps and classes at Red Piano Music Studio in Rochester, Michigan and at El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil in Flint, Michigan. In addition to teaching, Shea is a guitarist with El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil’s professional mariachi band.

Fun Facts

  1. I have a Dalmatian and two cats

  2. I practice photography for fun

  3. I can lick my own elbow.

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Teaching Philosophy

Every student--from every background, musical ability, and age--is teachable. As an educator, my job is to meet the student at their current level and interests to cultivate their growth in knowledge, skill, and life.

Why Teaching?

I teach music because it enriches the lives of all of my students and myself. I teach for the moments where I can see the lightbulb going off. I teach because it helps me feel closer to other people and to help remind me of my own humanity.

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