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Chelsea L. Cook
Chelsea L. Cook
Chelsea L. Cook holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in vocal performance from Clayton State University and Georgia State University. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Chelsea discovered a deep passion for teaching music and ultimately became an Educator of Music. As she began her teaching career, she faced challenges finding her footing in the classroom; however, through years of growth, perseverance, and keeping her passion alive, she developed a unique approach to music education.
Her “out-of-the-box” arrangements have given her advanced Orff ensembles a distinct style that has garnered widespread recognition within her community. Chelsea’s work has transformed her program into one of DeKalb County’s premier elementary and middle school music programs.
She credits her students’ accomplishments, including performances at the White House, the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference (GMEA), and most recently their Carnegie Hall debut in June 2026, as milestones that reflect the power of innovative music education. Her ensemble has earned 15 National Championship titles and received the William P. Foster’s Program of Distinction Award. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Chelsea one of the Top 10 Educators for the 2018 Celebrating Teachers Awards. She is also the 2020–2022 Teacher of the Year at Dunaire Elementary and the 2022 Region IV Teacher of the Year for the DeKalb County School District.
Ms. Cook is Orff Level 3 certified and completed her Masterclass certification in the summer of 2022 under the leadership of Paul Cribari, followed by additional Masterclass certification with Dr. René Boyer in July 2023. In June, she led her ensemble on its first international tour to London, France, and Italy, including a special appearance at EuroDisney in Paris. Chelsea was also recently honored on The Kelly Clarkson Show during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Victoria Boler
Victoria Boler
Victoria Boler is a professional curriculum writer and elementary general music teacher. She is also an EdD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Valdosta State University, where she researches the intersection between active music-making and classroom management.
Victoria earned her Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Florida and has completed Level III training in both Kodály and Orff Schulwerk.
Drawing on her roles as a curriculum designer, teacher, and researcher, she serves music educators at victoriaboler.com through grounded and artistic curricular resources.
Dan Gullick
Dan Gullick
Dan Gullick teaches elementary music at Liberty Ridge Elementary in Woodbury, Minnesota and directs a fourth and fifth grade extra curricular choir and a fourth and fifth grade Orff ensemble. He holds an MA in music education with an emphasis in Orff Schulwerk from the University of St. Thomas. He has taught Orff Level 1 basic pedagogy at North Dakota State University, Lakeland University, Portland Orff, Utah State University, and the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Dan is a past president of Minnesota Orff, was a member of the National Board of Trustees for the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) as a regional Trustee, and is currently Recording Secretary for AOSA.
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