Welcome to the second week of spring semester!
Please note that this Friday is a B Day and students will be released at 2:40.
In this issue of The Buzz, you will find information about new teachers, the 20th Annual Brandy's Art Show, and more!
Please remember that winter is still upon us, and that means the possibility for snow. FALA follows FUSD closures and snow delays. Should a snow day or delay become necessary, information will be posted on the FALA Website and Facebook Page.
Additionally,
Snowbowl traffic is here and will be a factor for the remainder of the winter season. Please allow for extra travel time. FALA recommends an extra ten minutes to adjust for the increase in traffic.
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World Music and African Drum and Dance Teacher: Bryan Cooperrider
has been an educator for more than 20 years and has been playing music for much longer than that. Starting with the piano in second grade, Bryan’s musical journey has never really stopped. Bryan is the founder of Sambatuque, a local Brazilian percussion ensemble, and played for many years with the West African group Ashe, and with master drummer Amara Mansare. You will find him playing sax around town with his jazz group the Flat Fives, as well is sitting in with many local bands. Bryan has studied with numerous master musicians and teachers - Jorge Alabe, Jorge Martin, Dudu Fuentes, Fara Tolno, Amara Mansare, Keith Terry, Marcus Santos, Mark Lamson, and numerous other fantastic musicians. He has taught many musical workshops at places such as the Curry Music Camp, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, California Coast Music Camp, the Remo Center in Los Angeles, and NAU. Bryan holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a masters degree in Product Design, both from Stanford University. He was the director of the Design4Practice program at Northern Arizona University for 15 years. Currently he plays music, teaches, and consults independently in the areas of applied improvisation, design, and creativity.
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Technical Theater Teacher: Jason Crawley
is excited to bring professionalism, patience and an enthusiastic passion for education in entertainment production.
With fourteen years of experience in training and managing young adults, FALA students will have an opportunity to grow and learn about craft skills utilizing appropriate equipment such as hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, sprayers, cables, scaffolding, cat-walks, skyjacks and safety gear working at moderate heights.
FALA Students will also benefit, understand and practice safe construction, rigging and lifting practices as well as helping to coach performers on staging, writing, blocking, makeup, prop handling, and costuming.
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Advanced Acting Teacher: Jean Ann Foley
is Professor Emeritus at Northern Arizona University in the College of Education. She earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) in Speech and Drama Education and a Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting and Directing from the University of Oklahoma. Her PhD in Educational Leadership and Research is from the University of Tulsa. In addition, Jean Ann has Montessori certification for middle school education. She has taught grades 5 – 12 in public, private, and charter school venues. No matter what grade or subject she was teaching, the arts were always integrated into the curriculum. As a faculty member at NAU, Dr. Foley’s work centered on preparing undergraduate and graduate students to become teachers. She also chaired and sat on many doctoral dissertation committees. She has presented and published multiple papers and book chapters related to social justice issues in education and critical pedagogy for teachers. She loves the outdoors and seeks opportunities to kayak, bicycle, and hike.Jean Ann is honored to have the opportunity to teach Advanced Acting at FALA
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Intro to Theater Teacher: John Propster
has been guest teaching off and on at FALA for 3 years, a few months after he relocated to Flagstaff. John retired in June of 2015 after teaching in San Francisco Unified for 30 years, the last 20 at George Washington High School. The subjects he has taught are at various times: All levels of Drama, Stage Technology, Video Production, Forensics, All levels of English, Journalism and Yearbook. He directed plays, served as Technical director, Coached the Speech team, produced the Eagle News homeroom broadcast. He was chair of the Visual and Performing Arts department for a total of 11 years.
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Falunk Music Teacher: Ceta Singley
is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, composer, and sound designer with a passion for the past and future. An avid collector of vintage keyboards, drum machines, effects, and stringed instruments, as well as modern conveniences like iOS apps, samplers, modelers, virtual instruments, and digital audio workstations. With 25+ years experience performing and learning music theory, Ceta is constantly searching for “The Sound”!
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FALA Action Band (FAB): Nancy Sullivan
has been on the music faculty at NAU since 1994, where she teaches horn and chamber music. Nancy is principal horn with the Flagstaff and San Juan Symphonies, member of the Kokopelli Woodwind Quintet, EldenBrass, NAU Faculty Chamber Players, has been a member of the Atlanta Opera and Ballet Orchestras, the Arcadian Winds, and has performed with the Atlanta, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland, Madison, Columbus, Greenville and Mexico City Symphony Orchestras. Appearances as soloist include the New England Chamber Orchestra on tour in Europe/Asia, the Flagstaff Symphony, Omaha Youth Orchestra, NAU Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony, and the Prescott Symphony.
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Congrats to FALA Science teacher
Rich Krueger
and FALA English teacher
Allison Gruber
on being selected as Viola Award Finalists! The Viola Awards will take place on March 2nd at High Country Conference Center.
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Students and/or parents are invited to come hear from CAVIAT about their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
CAVIAT
programs are for students in grades 10-12.
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Paradise, California “Camp Fire” Relief Fundraiser
with Creative Spirits and Canyon Dance Academy Director and FALA instructor, Cori Wall
Friday, January 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, please click the attached flyer:
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Monday
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Pasta with Meat Sauce $3
Chicken strips $4
Chili Cheese Tots $3.50
Tuesday
Turkey Sub $4
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Fettuccine Alfredo $3
Stir Fry Noodles $3.50
Cheeseburger $4
Vegetarian cheeseburger $4
Wednesday
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Fried Rice $3
Meatball Sub $4
Vegetarian Meatball Sub $4
Been and Cheese Burrito $3
Thursday
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Hot Ham and Cheese on Croissant $3.50
Pasta Salad $3
Spaghetti $3
Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Friday
Turkey Sub $4
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Pesto Cheese Pizza $2
BBQ Chicken Sandwich $3
Snacks
Various chips $.75
Chocolate Chip Cookies $.25
Rice Krispy Treats $.50
Brownies $.50
Drinks
Various Soda $1
Water $1
Gatorade $2
AZ Tea $2
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