STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Starr Gray '98
Job Title:
Director of Student Activities, Digital Music Studio Teacher
Department:
Visual and Performing Arts
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
150
Started at O'Dowd:
2008
Degrees:
Cal State Northridge BA in Radio/TV/Film
Originally from:
Oakland, CA
Why I Teach:
I love working with people and young adults. My teachers were such a big part of my life and I wanted to share that. I love to learn about others and help students reveal their creativity.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Listening, laughter and energy
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
These subjects teach self-expression and help students learn about themselves and others on an introspective and creative level.
Favorite quotes:
"My music is the spiritual expression of what I am. my faith; my knowledge, my being. When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from it's hang-ups. I want to speak their souls." - John Coltrane
Favorite trivia:
Recommended visual media:
Rudy - "one of the most inspiring movies of all time (probably shocking that it is not 'Spinal Tap')"
Recommended reads:
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