Mr. Jacob Cook
Grades K-8 Music
Music Room
Voice Mailbox: 180
Email: Jcook@stpiusx.com
Mr. Cook has been teaching at St. Pius X since 2008.
Some interesting things about Mr. Cook:
My Family: Married to Katie Cook who teaches at Highlands High School. Father to Paxton Thomas Cook, born 9/3/09.
My Education: Bachelors of Music from East Tennessee State University; Masters of Music from the University of Kentucky; Currently working on Masters of Education at Xavier University.
My Talents: music, juggling, making kids laugh and slowly becoming the world's most efficient diaper changer!
My Greatest Influence: Dr. Thomas Jenrette and Gail Robinson taught me what passion about music is and that it is okay to live your passion.
Favorite Catholic saint is St Cecilia, the inspiration of all musicians.
My Favorite Color is navy blue.
My Favorite Hobbies and/or Vacation: watching soccer; favorite vacation was with Katie to Argentina for 3 weeks.
My Favorite Singers: Living: Gerald Finley, Bryn Terfel, Thomas Hampson; Deceased: Luciano Pavarotti and Gail Robinson
My Favorite Holiday is Christmas.
My Homework Philosophy: K-2 none; 3-4 minimal; 5-8 close to weekly. Since my class meets once a week, it helps students manage longer term their tasks than classes they have daily.
Why I like teaching at St. Pius X: I enjoy a faith based setting. Also, my colleagues and administrators are great.
Favorite Sports and/or Teams: Soccer and Baseball
Favorite food: Mexican; anything Mexican!