da capo ...from the beginning Is a chronology of life lessons learned from the students that have crossed her path and how those experiences changed her perspective both in and out of the classroom. Here, in conversational format, Kate describes her pupils that she encountered while developing herself as a quality performing arts educator. She shares many insightful life lessons learned while engaged as teacher in the public school classroom, the community and at home. These stories, along with the telling of her own personal experiences, assist us in viewing our own experiences generated by our students as potential stepping stones to luminosity on our own evolving journey, whether it be as an educator, student or as an adult. In turn, we become aware of how we too, can build from the lessons learned by the young, the children of our future. ...These are not just quotes from the learned, these are priceless accounts of situations that inevitably changed the way she observed her life as a mentor, educator, parent and humanitarian. Hopefully this book will assist you in stepping back from the" teaching at" experience and find the wisdom to embrace the value of looking back...those jewels of wisdom from the mouths of babes...inspirational moments that rise from our students lips and embracing them as tools for success as we move forward in this ever changing world.