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David Trellesing

← What can we do to make the District of Columbia truly “One City?”

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  1. Designate a day each year for "Guitars Not Guns" day music festival.

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    48 comments  ·  How can we make the District of Columbia truly “One City?”  ·  Admin →
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    David Trellesing commented  · 

    I teach with GnG in DC and here is a testimonial written about the program we were involved with

    Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 2:47 PM

    Subject: Guitars not Guns Program Statement

    The Guitars not Guns Program was introduced to students at Rock Creek Academy last year as an avenue for inner city, urban students to explore options to the proliferation of violence among youth in Washington , DC . Rock Creek Academy is a therapeutic day school for students with learning and emotional disabilities. When told about the program, initially, I was hesitant to embrace it because my thinking at the time was that our students probably would not be receptive because they would not be learning ‘gangsta rap’ or “hip-hop.” After exploring the inner landscapes of the Guitars not Guns Program, I agreed to move forward and introduce it to our students. By all means, it is probably one of the best decisions that I have made as Principal of the high school program at Rock Creek Academy .

    Our student participants are eager and enthusiastic about their weekly adventure. Other students are trying to get into the program. I have had the pleasure of observing our participants. Their faces tell the story. Expressions of joy and accomplishment permeate the room. Often students will let you know emphatically that the program is lots of fun. As an educational administrator, the essence of the educational process should be fun. This unique and wonderful program has allowed our special needs population an opportunity to learn how to play the guitar while they are engaged in concept building and the acquiring of a variety of learning skills. The Guitars not Guns Program is a tremendous asset to Rock Creek Academy .

    B. Bellamy, Ed.D.
    High School Principal
    Rock Creek Academy
    Challenging Minds and Building Character

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