STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Claire Chaix '16
Job Title:
Choir Teacher/ Drama Music Manager
Department:
Visual and Performing Arts
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
336
Started at O'Dowd:
2024
Degrees:
BM Berklee College of Music
Originally from:
Oakland, CA
Why I Teach:
I teach because of teachers who have inspired me along the way, and because I myself am learning every day!
Most powerful teaching technique:
Self reflection and self critique
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
Regardless of the level the students rise to, studying the arts is about learning life skills such as collaboration, accountability, emotional awareness, perseverance and so much more. The arts also create a safe space for students' self discovery and growth.
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Recommended visual media:
The Office
Recommended reads:
Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Talents
Hobbies or outside interests:
Hiking, cross stitching, discovering new ways to make salads