Michael S GordonMichael S. Gordon hails from Bridgeport, CT., receiving his B.A. (Music) and M.S (Education) from the University of Bridgeport. He received his 6th Year in Educational Administration from the University of Connecticut. Michael is a Music educator wit over 20 years of experience connecting with students through scheduled classes, extracurricular clubs, and serving in the community as Resident Director for the A Better Chance of Wilton program. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Michael has in-depth experience serving as an Instructional Leader at the building and district levels, focused on equity, inclusion, belonging, and empowerment for marginalized students, families, and staff members. Michael continues to guide the next generation of teachers in his role as a mentor and cooperating teacher for preservice student teachers.Michael actively serves in church leadership as an Elder, as well as a member of the Connecticut Music Educators Association, a Teacher Leader with the National Association for Music Educators Connected Arts Network grant, a member of the Connecticut Administrators Association, an alum of the Sphere Education Initiative's Sphere Summit, and a Fund for Teachers Fellow. Michael enjoys spending quality time with family, loved ones, and friends - Faith, Family, Friends, Food & Fun! Read More Read Less