Sammi Chinski
Staff writer Sammi Chinski sat down with Mrs. Webster-Wheeler, Webber’s Band Director and Music Department Chair. In this piece, she shares a list of things she learned about Mrs. Web as well as several inspiring quotes from this beloved teacher!
Mrs. Web likes her students. They make her happy, because they are always different, and she loves kids.
She loves jazz and that the kids at Webber have the motivation to do it.
One of the hardest things Mrs. Web learned was knowing that she needs help with a lot of things and losing independence.
Her favorite food is pasta.
She doesn’t have a favorite grade; she loves 6th, 7th, and 8th!
Mrs. Web’s favorite style of music is funk.
She especially loves tenor saxophone.
Her favorite percussion instrument is the timpani.
She had built a lot of relationships over the years.
Without Jerry, life wouldn’t make sense (Life is more fun with Jerry).
Mrs. Web doesn’t like assumptions.
She likes regular band groups.
Mrs. Web does not like upsetting people.
She lets students play songs based off of their personality.
Her main instrument is the flute.
Mrs. Web hates to leave people out; she loves to include everyone!
She thinks it’s important to be creative.
Sammi also noted a few quotes from Mrs. Web in their conversation that were especially inspiring and influential.
“Be the best you can be!”
“There are lots of ways to leave the world a better place.”
“There are so many ways that music can help you.”
“Music is healing.”
“Everyone deserves kindness, dignity, and respect.”