River Woods Elementary School
Music
Email: kilagan@naperville203.org
Ms. Ilagan
This is my 2nd year at RW and 7th year teaching elementary music! My mom was a kindergarten teacher and I always knew I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up too. I play the piano, flute, percussion, and sing. I love teaching music because I get to build relationships as they grow up and share music with the community during performances. When I’m not creating music, I like to spend time with my husband trying out new restaurants and baking delicious desserts at home.
Music Overview
Mission
Naperville 203's Music Philosophy
We believe music is an essential part of learning and all students should have equitable access to a comprehensive, cohesive, and rigorous program of study that develops music literacy and instills a lifelong love, enjoyment, understanding, and respect for music. The music program of study will:
- Provide opportunities for creating, performing, responding, and connecting to music independently and collaboratively, while engaging in authentic, developmentally appropriate experiences.
- Prepare students to explore, experience, and perform music of a variety of genres and styles both individually and in community.
- Provide individualized skill development, where students can realize their potential and become college and career ready.
- Deepen the understanding of music as a common language that bridges cultures and history.
- Nurture a personal level of understanding, appreciation, and passion for music.
Contact Information
Michael McManis
District Music Coordinator
mmcmanis@naperville203.org
630-848-5606