Melissa Salguero - Music Matters

Melissa Salguero, a music teacher in the South Bronx, shares her journey of establishing a music program at PS 48. She highlights the transformative power of music in improving student attendance and engagement, especially in a community facing poverty. Melissa discusses the challenges her students face and her methods to inspire curiosity and learning through music and science. She shares her personal story of overcoming dyslexia through music and emphasizes the importance of helping students find success beyond academics.

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