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Jessica Dunnick

Pairing it Down - The S of SEL
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (9am-1pm)

Embrace the social aspect of social/emotional learning by incorporating student partnerships and other collaborative creative practices into daily music learning.

Jessica Dunnick Bio:

Jessica Dunnick is the Music Specialist at Bowman Woods Elementary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, part of the Linn-Mar Community School District. Jessica has her B.A. in Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa and her M.A. in Music Education with an Emphasis in Orff from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She is a past President of the First Iowa Orff Chapter and is a certified Teacher Educator of Movement through the American Orff Schulwerk Association. She recently received the Yager Exemplary Teaching Recognition Award from the University of Northern Iowa. She also offers professional development workshops focused on movement and peer-mediated teaching.

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