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Position/School:
Amana Elementary Music Teacher and Assistant Vocal Director at CCAHS
I grew up in:
Kalamazoo, MI, and Gorham, NH
Family (you can also include pets):
I have 4 sisters, 1 brother, 3 nieces, and 1 nephew and, of course, my mom and dad.
Education:
I attended Plymouth State University and received a BA in Voice Performance & Pedagogy and a BS in Music Education K-12
What makes you #CCAproud?
I am proud to be part of such a loving and supportive community here at CCA. You can always count on the people around you to be there when you need them!
What was your first job?
My very first job was working as a photographer's assistant for the summer. I did a lot of photo editing and walking around to help with photo shoots--especially for Senior Portraits.
My very first job was working as a photographer's assistant for the summer. I did a lot of photo editing and walking around to help with photo shoots--especially for Senior Portraits.
What's your favorite family tradition?
Every year for Thanksgiving my dad does something we call the "Turkey Dance." Before we stuff the turkey, my dad will make the turkey literally dance to different songs. We've danced the hokey-pokey, line-dancing, ballet, gangnam style, and more over the past 30 years. It's always a surprise I look forward to each year!
Every year for Thanksgiving my dad does something we call the "Turkey Dance." Before we stuff the turkey, my dad will make the turkey literally dance to different songs. We've danced the hokey-pokey, line-dancing, ballet, gangnam style, and more over the past 30 years. It's always a surprise I look forward to each year!
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
I would love to live a year in Italy. Not only is it my personal ancestry, but it has such a strong history of music that I would love to explore!
I would love to live a year in Italy. Not only is it my personal ancestry, but it has such a strong history of music that I would love to explore!
What's the first concert you went to?
The first ever concert I went to was Stephen Curtis Chapman with my mom. Although that soon led to other concerts like Imagine Dragons, Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and more! I love going to concerts!
The first ever concert I went to was Stephen Curtis Chapman with my mom. Although that soon led to other concerts like Imagine Dragons, Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and more! I love going to concerts!
What are some of your favorite games to play?
Off the top of my head I would say: Sorry, Life, Monster Madness, and tons of card games!
Off the top of my head I would say: Sorry, Life, Monster Madness, and tons of card games!