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Owner/Teacher

Background: B.A. in Elementary Education, emphasis in Linguistically Diverse Education from University of Northern Colorado.
Studied Piano: 10 years, flute for 8 years
Everyone should read: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Beach or mountains? Mountains
Years teaching: 16 years (12 with CMA)
Hobby or interest: making things
Family: Married (to Brandon) with 2 kids and 2 dogs (Gretsch & Doc)
Little known fact: I love office supplies!
Hometown: Loveland, CO

Enrollment Officer

Background: B.A. in Elementary Education, emphasis in Linguistically Diverse Education from University of Northern Colorado.
Years teaching: 4 years in an elementary school, 10 years of piano study
Beach or mountains? Beach
If you were a music note? Half rest
If you were an animal? Elephant
Favorite hobby: Lego
Favorite movie: About Time
Hometown: Loveland, CO and Aveiro, Portugal

Teacher

Background: I have a degree in PR/Journalism and a minor in music from Concordia University Nebraska.
Studied Flute: I began playing the flute in the 4^th grade. My parents were confused by my musical abilities because I don’t come from a musical family, but my teachers encouraged them to pursue private lessons. I spent many years studying under incredible musicians from Aaron Copland Conservatory, Julliard and Manhattan School of Music, playing in chamber ensembles, pit orchestras and orchestras.
Years teaching: 1 year
Beach or mountains? Beach
Facebook or Instagram? Either
If you were a music note, which one would you be? Triplet
If you were an animal, which one would you be? House Cat
Favorite hobby: Reading
everyone should read: The Wingfeather Saga
Family: Married to Chris for 17 years, daughter Grace and 2 sons Benjamin and Judah
Favorite quote: “This, too, shall pass.”
Favorite movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Teacher

Background: BA in Psychology and Social Justice with a minor in Piano Performance from Regis University in Denver, CO.
Years teaching: I have been teaching at CMA for 4 years now.
Studied piano: I started piano lessons when I was 4 and learned how to play by ear before learning music theory later in life. In college I minored in piano performance and studied under musicians from the Colorado Symphony and Denver Opera. I also played violin when I was in middle school and played in a few ensembles in college. Currently, I enjoy playing in church ensembles and teaching piano!
Favorite hobby: Hiking in the mountains
Little known fact: I really want to try skydiving
Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice

Teacher/Marketing Coordinator

Background: B.M. in Vocal Performance from University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music (Denver, Colorado), additional focus in piano collaboration and conducting
Studied music: Music Theory 9 years, Voice 9 years, Piano 7 years, Cello 4 years, Organ 3 years, Conducting 2 years
Years teaching: 17 years (piano, organ, cello and voice) – music (17) and tutoring students with learning disabilities (4)
Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
Beach or Mountains? Mountains
If you were a music note? An eighth note
Family: Married (to Trevor) with 1 child and 1 dog
Random facts: My favorite color is holographic, I’ve played the piano while in a shoulderstand, I love baking, and I love planners and office supplies!
Favorite hobby: Adventuring to see beautiful places
Hometown: Wheat Ridge, CO

Teacher

Background: B.A. English and Minor in Music from The University of Northern Colorado. I have played piano since I was 4 years old and started learning the clarinet in the 5th grade. I had the joy of studying clarinet at UNC in their studio, ensembles, and marching band. Go Bears!
Years teaching: I taught middle school and high school English for almost 10 years! I started teaching at CMA in 2026 after falling in love with the program as a parent of a CMA student.
Beach or mountains? Mountains
If you were a music note, which one would you be? A swing note. I’m a little bouncy, very flexible, and always appreciate a good groove.
If you were an animal, what would you be? Dolphin
Favorite hobby: I love to garden!
Hometown: Pueblo, CO
Everyone should read: The Things They Carried
Family: Married (Kody)- we raise two spunky kids!
Favorite quote: “When everything goes wrong- that’s when adventure starts.” -Yvon Chouinard

Teacher

Background: B.A. in Music Education with an emphasis in Piano Performance from Colorado University at Boulder
Studied Piano: 17 years
CMA teacher since… 2006
Mountains or Beach? Mountains
Facebook or Instagram? Facebook
Favorite Quote: “It is often easier to nurture assumptions than to nurture people’s hearts” -Harvey Friesen, pastor
Favorite movie: The Bourne Trilogy
If you were a music note? Dotted-eighth-sixteen (a little jumpy and spastic, but love precision)
Hobby or interest: 20th Century Russian History
Hometown: Wheat Ridge, CO