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OUR
DIRECTORS
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Mr.Ron Helm
Director
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Mr. Helm is a dedicated, caring, enthusiastic teacher who consistently
places the success and well-being of his students above all else.
He would be the first to admit that teaching at SSMS has been the
highlight of his thirty-eight year career. Working with marvelous
students, an incredibly supportive administration and very helpful
parents has been delightful.
Other Career Highlights:
- Pioneered Manhattanville Music Curriculum
in Broward County.
- Founded the Hall of Fame “Big Band”
through Nova HS adult education.
- President of Broward Music Educator’s
Association.
- Coached three school sports; basketball,
cross country, and track.
- Developed first middle school jazz program
in Broward County.
- Invited to perform at Florida League of
Middle Schools State Convention.
- Created electronic music lab at CCHS with
cutting edge equipment acquired through fund raising.
- Developed award winning choral program
at CCHS.
- Department Chairman in two different schools.
- Directed several school musicals.
- Created large music computer lab at FGMS
through use of donated equipment.
- One of only three middle school directors
to place bands in the FBA marching festival.
- Received state FMEA enrollment award in
two different schools.
- Consistently received high marks on Employee
Evaluation Forms.
- Paid as soloist and ensemble member, both
vocal and instrumental, in churches, hotels, recording studios,
and concert halls with many famous artists
Subjects Taught
Chorus, Band, Orchestra, General Music,
Electronic Music, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory, Music Appreciation,
Economics.
College Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education
1967
- Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee,
Illinois
- Master of Education 1976
- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton,
Florida
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Judge Louis Schiff |
Louis Schiff, volunteer parent, Broward County
Court Judge. Mr. Schiff is also a dedicated, caring, enthusiastic
parent/teacher who wants the students to have a similar experience
to the one he had from elementary school through college as a band
student.
Music background:
- Sawgrass Springs Middle School Jazz Band,
founder
Director 1999 - 2000
Assistant Director 2000 - present
- All County Music, Inc. 1976 - 1981
Store Manager
- Trumpet Teacher
- City of Sunrise (Florida) Jazz Band, founder
Director 1974 - 79
- Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota
Jazz Band 1977 - 79
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Concert Band 1974, 75, 76
Marching Band 1973, 74, 75
Jazz Band 1973 - 77
Professional background
- Broward County Court Judge
Deerfield Beach, Florida 1997 - present
- Broward Community College
Adjunct Professor, 2001 - present
- Broward County Traffic Magistrate
1990 - 1996
- Attorney
Private practice, 1981 - 1996
Personal
Florida Resident, since 1972
Married, 2 children
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A
WORD FROM OUR DIRECTORS
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I began the serious study of music when I was eleven years old and it is still my passion today. What is it about something that commands such an integral place in my life after nearly fifty years of involvement? A proper answer would take volumes, but in this space I will keep it simple. It can be said in one word........... joy. I have experienced incredible joy in my life from the study of music and I have seen similar effects in literally thousands of my students. Music just makes everything better including people. I recommend that you find the time to learn for yourself all the amazing things that studying music can do for you.
Ron Helm |
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Music is an important aspect of life.
Every great society has music. Without it life becomes dull and
boring. You can not go a day in your life without listening to
music. Working with the students, parents, teachers and administrators
at Sawgrass Springs Middle School for the past four years has
been a joy! Our community needs volunteers! I encourage all of
you to volunteer and give of yourself. Our children need you!
Judge Schiff
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