Fine Arts

Michael Lovelock,

Band & Choir
Mr. Michael was born in Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey, England. He has lived in London, Colchester, São Paulo, and now in Rio de Janeiro. The college that he went to was the London College of Music in Southlands College (Surrey University). Mr. Michael’s college degrees are a graduate diploma in music and a post-graduate in education. Before coming to EARJ, he taught Peripatetic music in the UK, and music at two schools in São Paulo: St.Paul’s and St.Nicholas. Mr. Michael was also a free-lanced solo player and in a duo in São Paulo. Mr. Michael went back to the UK for a while, but because he missed Brazil so much, he decided to come back.

Mr. Michael worked at EARJ a few days last semester and a few weeks this year. Here at EARJ he holds a job as a Middle and Upper school band and choir teacher. He really loves playing music and being part of the arts, so that is why he chose to teach music. What parents and students should know about his class is that he will teach music for all abilities; it’s also a chance to enjoy playing instruments, to improve one’s skills, to know more about music in general, and to take part in group performances in the school community. He is also involved in the after-school band and choir classes at EARJ.

His hobbies and interests are scuba diving, hiking, rambling, traveling, cinema, reading, playing, singing, music, and playing football. He also enjoys spending time playing games with his sons. He loves going to museums as well.

Written by Lucas Faria  and Francisca Abreia

Revised by Michael Lovelock

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Vania Freire,

Drama

Ms. Vania Freire, the middle and upper school drama teacher, was born in Rio de Janeiro and has lived here nearly all her life. She lived in Newport, Rhode Island for one year when she was a child. She is an EA alumnus. Ms. Vania studied at UNIRIO - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, where she earned her B.A. in drama with a specialization in drama education and acting. She also has an English teaching certificate from Sta. Úrsula University, and a master’s in education from Framingham State College.

Ms. Vania has been at EARJ for 16 years. Before becoming the drama teacher she taught English. She was also the upper school drama club director. While in her classes, she wants students to be involved and to participate in theater games cooperatively. She also wants students to express themselves better and believes that drama can help students to feel better about speaking in front of people, which is a very important skill for most professions nowadays.

In her free time Ms. Vania enjoys photography, watching movies, going to the theater and being with her friends. To see her great work, please attend the 8th grade drama plays.

Written by Betina Peres Abramovitz

Revised by Vania Freire