Classes:

Piano

Education & Certification: 

·       Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Martin Luther College

·       Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from University of Houston Clear Lake

·       10 years of private keyboard instruction 

·       Texas Educator Certificate (PreK-8 Classroom and 1st-8th Mathematics)

·       Minnesota Teaching License (K-6 Elementary Education, 5th-8th Mathematics)

Teaching Philosophy: 

I teach because I love children and I love to help them reach their full potential with the gifts God has given.  Music is wonderful for the brain and can bring joy to many in life.  I pray each child that takes piano lessons will foster a love for music and praise God through it.

Experience:

Teaching Experience:

·       12 years teaching private piano lessons 

·       8.5 years music education teacher (K-8th at Lord of Life Lutheran School)

·       8.5 years elementary school teacher (K-5th grades at Lord of Life Lutheran School)

 Performance Experience:

Three-fourths of my life has been devoted to accompanying individuals, congregations, choirs, singers, and other musicians in school & church settings to give glory to God.

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