“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”  ~Berthold Auerbach

Hi!

    My name is Bethany Yucuis, and this will be my 3rd year at Lake Gem Elementary. I always look forward to watching kids grow throughout the year in music class, as musicians and as people.  This year I look forward to doing more of the same- singing, dancing, playing instruments, and learning about music in different cultures.

     Music is effective for children in so many ways. It has been shown to help them with math and reading skills. There are many direct correlations between music and science! It is also shown to help with memory skills, and even learning new languages.

    I am excited to discover the many talents of our children here at Lake Gem, and to help them become confident and successful. Even if a student is not a born musician, my goal is always that the child at least develops an appreciation for music and a basic understanding of music in its many forms.