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Meet March’s KFM Teacher of the Month


March’s KFM Teacher of the Month is Dave Ericson, a band teacher for Galesburg District 205. Dave was nominated by Juniper Schwartzman a student in his class. As KFM’s Teacher of the Month, Dave receives the Big Red Apple Award along with a $100 gift card and other gifts courtesy of Galesburg Nissan, Tompkins State Bank, Lacky Monuments, Cooks & Company, Art Defined Studios and 105.3 KFM. Here’s a little bit about Dave:

Where did you grow up? Galva
Years teaching: 27
Favorite Band Instrument Growing Up: Trombone
Favorite Band Instrument To Teach:
All of them
Favorite Food:
Crab Legs
Least Favorite Food: Mushrooms
My Favorite Movie: Casablanca
My Favorite TV Show: The News
My Favorite Book: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
During My Spare Time I Like To:
Kayaking, Listening To Music, Reading 

Here’s what Juniper had to say about Dave:

What sets this teacher apart from others?
If you saw Mr. Ericson conducting on stage, you know he is passionate and dedicated to his work. Mr Ericson really has faith in all of his students. He offers time before school to help everyone who struggles with reading music or playing their instruments, so that we can be successful and feel a sense of pride in our work. He puts a lot of time and energy into making sure everyone at any skill level will try their hardest.
What is one thing this teacher does that is not in their job description but they do it anyway to help you or your child?
Mr. Ericson also runs the jazz band which is an extra band class each week at 7 am on Wednesdays. In doing jazz band, it gave me an opportunity to start another instrument.
Give an example of a way this teacher has helped or impacted you or your child
Mr. Ericson is patient and accommodating with the students. He alloweed me to try out different instruments. Last summer, I wanted to try out a new instrument, the trumpet.the Mr. Ericson brought the instrument over to the house so that I could practice it over summer vacation. That’s going above and beyond.

Congratulations Dave Ericson, March’s KFM Teacher of the Month from Galesburg Nissan, Tompkins State Bank, Lacky Monuments, Cooks & CompanyArt Defined Studios and 105.3 KFM.


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