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Darlene Machacon
Darlene Machacon

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Darlene is a TK-6th grade elementary music educator, chorus director, private piano teacher, and podcaster in Orange County, California with more than a decade of music teaching experience. Her experiences include designing curriculum for elementary music, directing studio music programs for kindergarten students, leading professional development, and training new teachers. She is passionate about creating learning environments that is culturally responsive. She holds a dual Bachelor’s of Music degree in Music Education and Piano Performance from Biola University and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music.

“We are more than just “the music teacher.” If we truly believe that music is for all people, that means we must be intentional in how we see the human connection in how we teach. SEL in music is no exception to that.”