Aura's passion for arts integration in education led her to create a pint-size orchestra in an elementary school. Among her student-centered achievements,Education Minnesotacaptured her philosophy of education in a statewide television commercialtitled "validatED." The Minnesota Orchestra Showcase Magazine published her essay, "Practice, the Best Homework," which defined her lifelongpursuit of advocating arts education and academic equity for all students. TheMinnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized her for leadership accomplishments in 2012 by awarding her a ...