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Tim started playing guitar in 1983, accidentally breaking strings until there were only two left on the homemade "kit" guitar his father built. After eventually becoming comfortable picking out melodies on those two strings, he added another. These days he plays with all six strings, incorporating music into all aspects of his life. In 2004 he was awarded an endorsement from CA Guitars, of Lafayette, Louisiana, for his original arts-based work with children in the field of diversity education. Tim holds a master's degree in education and is a certified reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) master/teacher who is experienced in the subtleties of providing verbal and nonverbal emotional support in a variety of settings. He has worked with victims of natural disaster, survivors of domestic and gang violence, people living with terminal illness, and grieving families in hospice settings. "Multicultural education was my emphasis in graduate school. I think it's important to advocate for people who are treated unfairly or who haven't had the opportunities I've had in life. That means addressing racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, ableism and other forms of oppression when I see or hear them, and recognizing when I'm perpetuating them myself." Discography Songs for The Reverend: A Tribute to the Art of Chris Chappell (2008) Tim: all composing, all performances, recording, mixdown Scott Kadera: graphic design/layout Chris Chappell: all cover art Scott "Scooter" Smith: mastering Cheryl White: It Is Well With My Soul (Favorite Hymns Vol. 1) (2007) Tim: recording, mixdown, guitar accompaniment, harmony vocals Cheryl White: lead / backing vocals, rhythm guitars C. Scott Hagler: Graphic design/layout Rhythms of Durango Volume Two: An eclectic mix of the sounds of downtown (2007) Track 6: "Take This Love" Tim: recording, mixdown, guitar accompaniment, harmony vocals, keyboards Cheryl White: words/music, rhythm guitars, lead vocals Dragonfly (2007) Tim: all composing, all vocals, lead / rhythm guitars, recording, mixdown Cheryl White: special guest-rhythm guitar on "River" Copper Wound: The Turning (2003) Tim: all lead guitars, guitar accompaniment Corey Ramseur: all composing, rhythm / fingerstyle guitars Q & A with Tim
Where are you from?
Short answer: Austin, Texas. Long answer: At one time or another I've lived in the following places… Tachikawa, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan Independence, Iowa, USA Seffner, Florida, USA Brandon, Iowa, USA Vinton, Iowa, USA Aurora, Iowa, USA Rowley, Iowa, USA La Grange, Texas, USA Austin, Texas, USA Orlando, Florida, USA Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the USA Bryan/College Station, Texas, USA Takamatsu City, Shikoku, Japan Durango, Colorado, USA At 40 years old I've lived in at least as many different houses in my life. I'm looking forward to settling down here in Durango, Colorado. I'm sure that one day I'll get used to the snow and the elevation. What's your educational background? "Bystander Intervention" Facilitation Training, 2008, Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO), Durango, CO Reiki Master (Usui Shiki Ryoho), 2007, Julie (Anderson) Gallagher, R.D., Austin, Texas Reiki Levels I and II (Usui Shiki Ryoho), 2006, Julie (Anderson) Gallagher, R.D., Austin, Texas Master of Education, 1998, Texas A&M University (Educational Curriculum and Instruction-Multicultural Education), College Station, TX U.S. Navy Journalism Training, 1992, Defense Information School, Indianapolis, IN Bachelor of Science, 1990, University of Texas (Communication-Radio/TV/Film; minor in Journalism), Austin, TX What professional skills do you have? Teaching / Counseling / Facilitating / Composing / Performing Languages: English, Spanish, survival Japanese Prepare lessons/co-instruct Texas A&M University undergraduate civil rights course (Social Justice Issues In Higher Education, EHRD 289) for two semesters. Facilitate therapeutic group / one-on-one sessions with high school young men at risk of dropping out in Austin, Texas. (Anger management, effective communication, emotion identification, goal setting, career awareness, career aspirations) Facilitate group discussions among Durango high school and middle school students regarding the prevention of sexual assault and harassment. Provide curricular support and foster student self-motivational skills for high school young men at risk of dropping out at Crockett High School in Austin, Texas. Coordinate school functions designed to foster student social networks and recruit high school youth to participate at Crockett High School in Austin, Texas. Teach, prepare lessons, and develop curriculum for Japanese EFL students in a variety of settings; ages 3 years to 70 years. Serve as sole foreign teacher for the school, teaching up to 150 students in 40 classes per week. Teach, prepare lessons, and develop curriculum for bilingual/ESL children (pre-k through grade 12) in a variety of settings, including after-school classes, formal classroom settings, and therapeutic focus groups throughout Austin, Texas and surrounding communities. Conceptualize, design, market, schedule, and facilitate educational programming for elementary school classes, youth groups, and professionals in Austin, Texas. (Served 735 children and 1,300 adults from 2001-2004.) Develop, write, and record original children's songs and accompanying facilitation guide emphasizing respect and healthy communication skills. Develop and facilitate original four-hour diversity training for 20 social service professionals and volunteers advocating for patients with AIDS in Austin, Texas. Instruct monthly Civil Rights/Food Handling Orientation class for professional staff and volunteers of more than 360 non-profit social service agencies (soup kitchens, food pantries, and residential care treatment centers) in 21 counties in central Texas. Provide curricular support to students in English (international doctoral/post-doctoral), mathematics (middle school), piano (elementary/middle school), guitar (middle school/high school/adult), as well as preparation for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Texas State Licensure Exam throughout central Texas. Translate (English/Spanish) for monolingual clients and staff (spoken/telephone, written); serve as bilingual liaison between U.S. Navy and surrounding communities in Puerto Rico. Edit/format book published by Lang Publishing, Inc., 2002 (Reclaiming Caring in Teaching and Teacher Education, by Dr. Lisa S. Goldstein. ISBN: 0-8204-5518-0). Edit doctoral dissertation (economics) for international doctoral student from Korea. Edit monthly newsletter for audience of more than 350 social service agencies throughout central Texas. Design, develop, and publish various marketing tools, including a quarterly bilingual (Spanish/English) informational community relations newsletter for audience of 2,300 citizens of Puerto Rico. What brought you to Durango and how long have you been here? Before moving to Japan, I visited friends here and I fell in love, both with the Durango's natural beauty and with the woman who is now my fiancée. I moved back here to be with her in August of 2007, and we plan to stay here and grow old together. How did you hear about the Adult Education Center? When I first arrived in town I was doing the "Durango Tango"… working multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet, something that's all too common here. I worked for the Smile Makers dental clinic, and when we opened our satellite office on the third floor of The Commons, we were just down the hallway from the Adult Education Center. Every morning I'd go get coffee in the Multipurpose Room, and I became friends with the folks at DAEC. As we got to know each other better, one of them approached me about turning in my resume. As it turned out, DAEC was actively searching for a Student Services Coordinator. When I interviewed for the position, it was like being reunited with friends I'd known forever. And the position felt like it was custom-made with me in mind; I absolutely love it. What do you do at the Center? I hold the dual roles of Student Services Coordinator and also Colorado Success UNlimited (SUN) Navigator. As the Student Services Coordinator, I help students with all aspects of getting their GED, and as SUN Navigator I help them transition into college at Pueblo Community College, located just downstairs from our Center. In both cases, I am the 'go-to' person for the students and their families whenever they have a question or a challenge; I help troubleshoot solutions to life challenges. I advocate for students by helping them to connect with services they may need, such as Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO), Alternative Horizons (for survivors of domestic violence), and Smile Makers dental clinic here in the Commons and other agencies (such as Child Protective Services) in the community. I also walk them through the GED-preparation intake process, including the paperwork and assessments. I listen when they want to share their victories and when they need to share their pain. I help them explore career options and guide them through the college enrollment process. It's my job to be there for them; to be someone they can trust and someone they can count on, and to work together with the entire DAEC team to make sure we're offering every student the academic rigor and caring attention they deserve. What do you do in your spare time? I love to…
...and I used to really enjoy traveling, but now I'm finding that, more and more, I prefer to spend quiet evenings at home by the fire, playing guitar with my best friend/partner. Order cd’s at: CD Baby See Chris’ art at: www.chrischappellart.com " I approve of this product. In fact, I use it every day." - Chris Chappell |
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