Darlene Machacon
Darlene Machacon - Elementary Music Teacher, Garden Grove Unified School District
Darlene is a Filipina-American TK-6th grade elementary music educator, chorus director, and private piano teacher in Orange County, California. Her experiences include designing curriculum, directing studio music programs for young learners, leading professional development, and training new teachers. As a co-host of the Coloring the Melody podcast, she is passionate about creating learner-centered spaces that are culturally responsive and anti-racist. She received two Bachelor’s of Music degrees in Music Education and Piano Performance from Biola University and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music.