October 20, 2013 This is heartbreaking.
Florida teenager Rebecca Sedwick committed suicide over an alleged bullying incident. She jumped off a silo according to CNN.com. She would have been 13. Her mother posted a birthday message on Facebook that she would like you to read.
October 15, 2013 Great class! Really inventive minds! I felt like I didn't do a thing - they whipped this one up in no time flat. That's because these third graders from Mrs. Lynch's class are great leaders. They are so great, in fact - they wrote a song about it!
October 9, 2013 This started out as a four-county anti-bullying song, where one school would write one verse, the next one in another county would contribute another etc. Well, it looks like I just couldn't stop at four. Then again, why would you?
Let's spread the word to as many schools as possible, right?
October 4, 2013 You just HAVE to listen to these first graders from Ms. Pink's class at Jefferson Elementary as they say the Pledge Of Allegiance on the Sean and Richie (and Bethany) Show. Very cute, yet very professional!
October 3, 2013 I am really psyched about this event. Something totally different, and I hope you can join us.
October 2, 2013 Another labor of love has been completed. It's always a pleasure working with the school – Poestenkill Elementary. As predicted, they didn't disappoint!
They did a fantastic job writing and recording their portion of this anti-bullying song that I am putting together.
September 25, 2013 I feel like a kid myself here. I'm getting more and more excited about how this is turning out!
It's a song that schools in four different Capital Region counties are helping to create. The message? DON'T BE A BULLY. The school helping out this week? Jefferson Elementary in Schenectady County.
September 19, 2013 This is a first - to create a song with four different elementary classes in four different counties. The topic: bullying. We're on a mission to end it, and I want to do my part by helping to create a "jingle" with kids from all over the Capital Region.
August 24, 2013 It's that time of year again - sharpen the pencils, get out the brand new notebooks and get ready for another school year ( who am I kidding - for all I know, the kids all have iPads!)
Be that as it may, I am taking sign-ups for the Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour for this year. There is a quick and dirty form below and also a slideshow to demonstrate the program, in case you were wondering!
August 16, 2013 With the 2013-2014 school year just around the corner, I am looking for a new batch of schools to visit for the Readin', Writin' & Rhymin' program. If you are a teacher and want me to come to your class, fill out the form below!
August 14, 2013 I loved this spirited little group of writers and rhymers from the Bethlehem, NY YMCA. It was their summer camp, and it was raining cats and dogs, so they actually had no choice but to be in this room -LOL- but they were really patient and came up with a great song parody.
August 7, 2013 This is now year 19 of the Reading, Writing and Rhyming School Tour. It's unbelievable, but it's true. Besides being on the air, it's the most fun I've ever had behind a piano. And the fun's about to continue. In fact, I'm DOUBLING the appearances this year to give more schools a chance, and to give me more of a chance to meet YOU!