P.E.
My name is Mr. Allen and I am extremely proud to have been a part of the Wallin community for several years. I grew up in central Iowa, but have lived in Nevada for over two decades! I hold a Bachelor of Science and an M.Ed from UNLV, as well as a certification in coaching from the University of San Diego. I have enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful families and appreciate the special culture that makes Wallin Elementary a unique place! I am extremely excited to be making the move to physical education!
As most of you know, sound nutrition, exercise, and a positive mindset are all important elements of living a happy, healthy, and active life. This belief helps to shape Wallin’s P.E. program. Our central focus is to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment where the students are given the opportunity to learn new ways to move their bodies, calm their minds, and adopt other healthy habits.
The students will work to develop these skills by practicing traditional movements and activities (stretching, calisthenics, dancing, and basketball) as well as more non-traditional activities (yoga, cup stacking, No Man’s Land, and Space Invaders). Although we value and recognize athleticism and competition, P.E. will be a time for kids of all abilities and fitness levels to practice their skills and move their bodies. With this in mind, we will strive to make sure that the students are developing self-confidence, greater sportsmanship, a cooperative mindset, and joyfully participating during their P.E. time each week!
Exercisingly Yours,
Mr. Allen and Mrs. Tripp
As most of you know, sound nutrition, exercise, and a positive mindset are all important elements of living a happy, healthy, and active life. This belief helps to shape Wallin’s P.E. program. Our central focus is to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment where the students are given the opportunity to learn new ways to move their bodies, calm their minds, and adopt other healthy habits.
The students will work to develop these skills by practicing traditional movements and activities (stretching, calisthenics, dancing, and basketball) as well as more non-traditional activities (yoga, cup stacking, No Man’s Land, and Space Invaders). Although we value and recognize athleticism and competition, P.E. will be a time for kids of all abilities and fitness levels to practice their skills and move their bodies. With this in mind, we will strive to make sure that the students are developing self-confidence, greater sportsmanship, a cooperative mindset, and joyfully participating during their P.E. time each week!
Exercisingly Yours,
Mr. Allen and Mrs. Tripp
MUSIC
My name is Mr. Thom Borden and I am excited to be joining the Wallin team this year. Before moving to Henderson, I taught in Chicago. I have an MA in curriculum design and testing and a BA in music education and I was a voice and piano major. I have completed my training in both the Kodaly methodology and Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy with additional music and movement training in Paris. As a music education professional, I have been honored to speak and share with music students and educators in Asia, Australia, Europe and across the United States and have published materials in both the Spotlight on Music and Music Studio music education curriculum programs.
In our music room, we work to release creativity that extends beyond the music classroom. The Orff-Schulwerk approach builds musicianship in all learners through the integration of music, movement, speech and drama. Children begin with what they do instinctively - play! Imitation, experimentation, and personal expression occur naturally as students become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers. The approach, along with the Kodaly sequence, is a model for optimal learning in 21st century classrooms.
I look forward to working with your children - continuing the musical education they have started at Wallin Elementary. More importantly, I look forward to building your child’s love music.
Musically Yours,
Thom Borden
My name is Mr. Thom Borden and I am excited to be joining the Wallin team this year. Before moving to Henderson, I taught in Chicago. I have an MA in curriculum design and testing and a BA in music education and I was a voice and piano major. I have completed my training in both the Kodaly methodology and Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy with additional music and movement training in Paris. As a music education professional, I have been honored to speak and share with music students and educators in Asia, Australia, Europe and across the United States and have published materials in both the Spotlight on Music and Music Studio music education curriculum programs.
In our music room, we work to release creativity that extends beyond the music classroom. The Orff-Schulwerk approach builds musicianship in all learners through the integration of music, movement, speech and drama. Children begin with what they do instinctively - play! Imitation, experimentation, and personal expression occur naturally as students become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers. The approach, along with the Kodaly sequence, is a model for optimal learning in 21st century classrooms.
I look forward to working with your children - continuing the musical education they have started at Wallin Elementary. More importantly, I look forward to building your child’s love music.
Musically Yours,
Thom Borden
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