Frau Musik USA

• Instrumental Music - I began my professional career teaching instrumental music in grades 5-12.
• Elementary Music - Most of my experience has been in the elementary music classroom where I taught for over 25 years.
• Parent Educator - I have also worked simultaneously as a Parent Educator with the Missouri Parents as Teachers program.
• Church Musician - Serving as a church musician and active performer in the community is an important part of my life.
• Professional Development - I have also had experience conducting professional development for other teachers in our large school district.

All students should be engaged and learning by doing. Learning is an active, not a passive event. Learning should be fun!

• Perform - I was recently honored to perform with the St. Louis Symphony in their first ever "Side by Side" Concert. What an AMAZING experience!
• Finalist - I was selected as a finalist for the Jefferson City Public Schools Teacher of the Year two different times.
• Shining Teacher Moments - It is an honor to perform along side former students. I love seeing how they have grown musically and being able to stay in touch as they pursue personal and professional goals.

• Bachelor of Music, Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO
• Master of Science in Education, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
• Instructional Technology Certificate, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
• Google Educator, Level 1 Certification

I am a busy retired music teacher. I regularly perform with Kapital Kix Big Band and Southside Philharmonic Orchestra. I play in pit orchestras for our very active local theatre companies as well as at church. But, my most important job is mentoring other music teachers.