Suzette Swallow, John Evans Elementary

Suzette Swallow
John Evans Elementary
Oviedo, Fl
2007


Suzette was actually my sons' music teacher during all of their elementary school years. She was fun, theatrical, serious about music and very serious about teaching. She had a very special program each year for the 4th and 5th graders called MusiKids where the kids went through an audition and casting process. The musicals were mini-Broadway productions and really taught the kids an appreciation for musical theatre and the discipline required to participate. Our oldest son was very shy and did not like being in front of his classroom or crowds of any kind. Suzette found a role for him in the play she produced his 5th grade year that gave him lots of stage time but the only line he had was "moo". It was great and really brought him out of his shell. I credit Suzette with helping him with this very challenging aspect of growing up. I love her for being who she is, for bringing this love of music and theatre to young people, and for always doing it with enthusiasm!!!

Cindy Barson