Bios

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

Staff

Enrollment Director

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Background: B.A. in Elementary Education with a music minor from University of Northern Colorado. Masters in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education from Adams State University.
Years teaching: I’ve been at CMA for 7 years and teaching piano for 20 years.
Studied Piano: Since age 3… so a very long time. I also played the French horn for 6 years.
Instagram or Facebook: Facebook
Beach or mountains? Both- mountains in the summer and beach in the winter
If you were a music note, which one would you be? A 16th note. I’m always squeezing as much as I can into a “beat”!
Favorite hobby: Reading and cross stitching
Family: Married (to Jerry) with 2 daughters (a 7 year old and a 6 month old)
Little known fact: My feet are different sizes! A 10.5 and an 8.
Favorite quote: “If life looks cloudy, maybe your windows need washing.”
Favorite movie: Center Stage
Hometown: Aurora, CO

Teacher

Background: B.A. in Piano Performance from Metropolitan State University of Denver
Beach or mountains? Mountains
Years teaching: 4 years
Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
If you were a music note, which one would you be? Quarter rest
Favorite movie: The Fall Guy
If you were an animal, what would you be? Koala
Hometown: Arvada, CO