Mr. P grew up in Corvallis, Oregon. He then moved to Northfield, Minnesota to attend school at St. Olaf College in 1999. At St. Olaf College he studied Vocal Music Education and Religion. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 2003 and then taught choir and world music at Roseville Area Middle School.
He
started teaching music at LEAP in the Fall of 2004. He is trained and licensed in music and ELL instruction. Currently Mr. P is finishing a MA in ESL at Hamline University and working towards an Ed.S. at the University of Minnesota in Educational Policy and Administration.
Mr. P plays the guitar, bass guitar, piano, recorder, accordion, drum set, congas, and sings. He teaches beginning guitar, advanced guitar, beginning piano, intro to music, choir, and ELL oral skills classes. This summer Mr. P is in his 3rd year of being the assistant summer school director at LEAP. When he is not being an administrator he is taking classes with the U of MN. Upon finishing a summer of studying, homework, weddings, and backpacking, Mr. P is excited to start his 5th
year at International Academy – LEAP.
If you have any questions or concerns please email him at: calvin.plocher@spps.org
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