Martha Highfill

Music Specialist

Master’s Degree in Education, University of Laverne and a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist, University of Laverne, GATE Certification – University California Santa Barbara.  I have been a public school educator for over 25 years in CA.  Additionally I have trained with Education Through Music, Richards Institute, for over 15 years, attended intensive trainings by Arthur Hull, UCLA arts, Beat the Odds, Ping Ho, multiple West African Instructors, studied ukulele with Brad Ranola, currently working as a Music Specialist with K – 8th grades and social emotional music specialist, all ages.

Mission Statement Martha Highfill offers education enrichment through music and rhythm activities. These interactive games and play benefit participants by developing focus and attentiveness while reducing distractibility and impulsivity. Through group play, participants will cultivate social interactive skills and regard for others while reducing aggression. We will become a more unified community one beat at a time.

Member of Percussive Arts Society, NAMM, Drum Circle Facilitators Guild