Maryann "Mar." Harman is a music educator with a Bachelors Degree in Music and a Masters in Education, with an emphasis in Early Childhood.  These dual degrees contribute to her ability to write songs that are musically and educationally sound for children as well as fun and easy to use for teachers and parents.  She founded the nationally enjoyed Music with Mar. Brain Research Based program.  Her recordings have received several national awards, including:

*”Tunes for Tiny Tots” - Silver Parents' Choice Award

*“Start Each Day with A Song” - Best Recording Children’s Web Award 2002

*“Keep Safety ROO-Teen - Best Recording Children’s Web Award 2001

       *Dare Officers State of Florida “Recognition of Excellence” For song

                         “Pledge to Lead A Drug-Free life

She has produced the music for:

*”I Love You Rituals” Audio Version of book by Dr. Becky Bailey

            *Childcraft’s Science Curriculum

            *GEOfitness Meaningful Movement Mats

            *Get Ready Kids Fingerplay Glove Packs

            *Childcraft’s Smart Woman Doll – with song “I Know a Smart Woman”

            *Over 30 audio recordings!!!

She lectures independently as well as for companies such as Eric Jensen’s Brain Expo and Staff Development for Educators.

The Music with Mar. company produces the puppets for Mr. Froggy’s Family, a puppet company to supplement the songs and also the product for FUNdraisers.

Mar.’s music can be found on this website as well as through:

Educational Activities

Crystal Springs Books

CD Baby

iTunes

Discovery Channel Website for Teachers

Songs for Teaching

Currently, she still actively teaches and travels around the US performing in concerts with Mr. Froggy or lecturing at conferences.  She resigned from the University of South Florida where she was an adjunct professor to meet the requirements of her busy travel schedule.