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EDUCATION
1989 - 1991
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies - Institute, West Virginia
15 Graduate hours in music
  1986 – B.A.
University of Charleston, West Virginia
Music Education/Performance [Piano]
ORFF Certifications
  1998 Level 1
University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
  1999 Level 2
University of Kentucky
  2001 Level 3
University of Memphis
Trainings
  1995
Dallas - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
  1996
Memphis - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
  1997
Seattle - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
  1998
Tampa - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
  2000
Rochester - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
  2001
Cincinnati - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
Computer Skills
  Application
Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect
  Music Software
Cakewalk, Encore, Sibelius                                                                          back to top
EMPLOYMENT
1994 - Present
KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
 
Music Instructor / Choir Director
 
·Instruct K-6 grade students in use Orff instruments and voice.
·Use music integration to teach basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic.
   
 
2000 - Present
STANSPOTT MUSIC, A DIVISION OF SPOTTSWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
President
 
·Private One-On-One Piano         ·Soundtrack Sequencing
 
·Scoring and Arranging               ·Voice Instruction
 
·Recording Sessions                      ·Music Camps
 
·Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
 
·Creation of Music Integration Materials for Children
   
 
1998 – Present
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE ARTS CAMP
 
Director
 
·Recruitment of student participants and all camp staff
 
·Problem Solving
 
·Administrative responsibilities
   
 
1999 – Present
THE MULICULTURAL ORFF ARTS CAMP
 
Founder, Director, and Instrutor
 
·Received grant from: The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
 
·Received grant from: WV State College – Division of Agriculture, Consumer, Environmental and Outreach Programs
 
·Received grant from: First Presbyterian Church to provide material, staff and scholarships for students with financial need
   
   
 
1994 – Present
ALL NATIONS REVIVAL CENTER
 
Minister Of Music
 
·Adult Mass Choir grew from 5 members to 40 in one year
 
·Children’s Choir 30 children from ages 3 to 10
 
·Conduct musician and voice rehearsals
 
 
1996-1997
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE ARTS CAMP
 
Instructor
 
· Choir Instructor
   
 
1987 - 1994
ROOSEVELT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
 
Music Instructor/Choir Director
 
·Responsible for planning and teaching curriculum
 
·Assign home studies, grading papers, administering tests
 
·Responsible for directing the school choir, including music selections and voice  instruction.
   
 
1989 - 1990
HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH/ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH
   
 
1987 – 1988
HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH/ASSISTANT BOYS BASKETBALL COACH
 
 
 
1986 - 1992
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH
 
Musical Director/Pianist
 
·Musical direction
 
·Voice instruction
 
·Directed the Mass Choir, Young Adult Choir, and Children’s Choir   back to top
PUBLICATIONS
 
 
2002
Produced, wrote and arranged “Kwanzaa Suite: A Musical Celebration”
Published and distributed by World Music Press, Inc.
A CD and Book consisting of 9 songs about Kwanzaa for instruction to children ages 8-13.
 
 
 
2002
Produced, wrote, arranged and released a CD and Book entitled, “Music Tools for Educators” - Performed by Stan Spottswood and used as an instructional tool in assigned Kanawha County Public Schools.
 
 
 
1996
Gospel Recording “He is Worthy” - Produced, written, arranged and performed by Stan Spottswood                                                                        back to top
WORKSHOPS
 
 
2003
Kentucky - American Orff National Conference
 
2001
The American Orff Schulwerk Association, West Virginia Chapter
 
2000
Rochester - American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conference
 
2000
The American Orff Schulwerk Association, New Jersey Chapter        back to top
HONORS/ other ACHIEVEMENTS
  
 
1998 - Present
Trained 6 student teachers from WV State College & University of Charleston
 
1992 - Present
Private Piano Instructor
 
1997 - Present
Commissioned Composer for the Appalachian Children’s Chorus
 
1989 - Present
Instructor for All-County Chorus
 
1995
Teacher of the Year, Marmet Elementary
 
1995 - Present
Clinician – Annual Black Sacred Music Festival
 
1995 - 1999
Founder and Director of the Kanawha Children’s Music Festival
 
1997 - 1998
Guest Conductor Appalachian Children’s Choir
 
1997
Awarded grant to provide computer-piano instruction for the Community Education outreach of Elk Elementary School.
 
1983
Recipient, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award for Piano Improvisation        back to top
INTERESTS
    
 
Grant writing, music instruction (including computer-based), song writing, gospel jazz, ministry, music integration and cross curriculum, child and youth development
     
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