Whirlwind of Giggles and Silliness: My Hilarious Adventure in Samoki
Playing “Tong, Tong, Kali” with the kids in Samoki, Bontoc, Mountain Province, on October 6, 2000, was an absolute riot! I had to pick one of the bigger boys to partner with me, and let me tell ...
Braving the Waters of Cagayan
On March 2, 2000, an adventure awaited me as I teamed up with a fearless public school teacher to cross the Mataag River! With no transportation in sight, we plunged into the refreshing waters on foot, making our way to Sinikking, Ri...
On November 3, 2000, I embarked on a challenging journey, bravely crossing a muddy road—the only path to Bugnay, Valderrama, Antique, Region 6! The squishy trek was a wild mix of excitement and laughter, perfectly capturing the thrill of exploration. When my sister, a d...
Creating Musical Magic: My Time with Bullis Charter School Choirs
Conducting the Bullis Charter School Choirs at the First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto from 2016 to 2019 and 2021 to 2022 was a true delight! Each winter and spring concert transfor...
Bay Area Elementary Music Conference
The Bay Area Elementary Music Conference took place at California State University, East Bay, in Hayward, CA, on October 5, 2019. Presenting to a vibrant group of music specialists with diverse specializations was an ...
Organization of American Kodály Educators National Conferencein Jacksonville, Florida
From March 16 to 19, 2023, I had the joy of sharing my passions with like-minded music educators at the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) National Confer...
Music Education for All Amid Diversity
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University of Redlands, Marin Campus | San Anselmo, CaliforniaDelivered on April 27, 2024 by Miriam B. Factora, Ph.D.Music Education for ALL: Panel Discussion
In my presentation for a panel discussion h...
Ilocos Norte Seminar-Workshop on Natural Heritage and Music
On February 24, 2024, I was thrilled to conduct an engaging seminar-workshop for teachers from Ilocos Norte, focused on my advocacy for cultural relevance in education. Held in Laoag City, the p...
Statement on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
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I emphasize the belief that everyone is born musical and focus on providing diverse interventions for students in their formative years. I advocate for all students to take basic music classes to develop essen...
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I'm passionate about music education, shaped profoundly by my Filipino upbringing and diverse teaching journey. I believe in evaluating conventional methods and emphasizing the importance of aligning pedagogy with the rich tapestry of student cultures. Inspire...
