by Emily Izmirian | Jun 5, 2025 | Music and the Arts
Band was fun and it was cool to learn an instrument. It helped me socialize with kids from other grades and make new friends. I’m really glad that our school had this program. Leah Bahamondes Student, Foothill Elementary Since the pandemic, instrument instruction...
by Emily Izmirian | Nov 1, 2024 | All, Educator Grants, Literacy, Music and the Arts
Goleta educators continue to go above and beyond to support students! Two teachers, Chad Smith and Iain Garcia, will be teaching ukulele to their classes. With grant funds to purchase class sets of ukuleles, sheet music, tuners, and more, these two are bringing...
by Emily Izmirian | Jul 1, 2024 | All, Educator Grants, Music and the Arts, Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math
Oh the joy and excitement that shaking a jar full of jingle bells, beans, or even cotton balls can bring to first graders! They really enjoyed exploring how different materials can produce different sound waves! Thank you! Frank Mastromarino, STEAM Specialist -...
by Emily Izmirian | May 31, 2023 | All, Music and the Arts
Art has an unparalleled ability to transcend differences and connect individuals from diverse backgrounds, as seen at I Madonnari. For several years, the Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) has sponsored a square at the Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting Festival...
by Bethany Sutherland | Apr 28, 2023 | DLI, Music and the Arts, Social-Emotional
Diversity and representation are increasingly necessary in all aspects of life, including literature. It is essential to understand why variety in literature matters and how it has positive impacts on our community. Let’s explore the importance of representation in...
by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 1, 2022 | All, Music and the Arts
By Blair Looker, GEF Board Member I’ve been street painting since 1989, and it is my favorite of all my artistic expressions. Santa Barbara’s iMadonnari Festival is the “Mothership” of chalk festivals in the US. In the past, I’ve traveled...
