March 21, 2018
Middle and Upper School music teacher and choir director
How many years have you been at MPA?
Eighteen years as the choir director. I was hired by Barb Bradley to vocal direct and accompany the musicals in 1996. I have been walking MPA halls for nearly half of my life!
What do you love about MPA?
The joy, positivity, passion, and drive exhibited by faculty, staff, and students.
How does MPA nurture students who forever dream big and do right?
We instill in our students the idea of possibility. What can we do now? The world is at your fingertips. Why not dive in and experience all that you can?
If you have worked at another school, how has your experience at MPA been different?
You can be yourself at MPA. Your uniqueness is celebrated. You are important and have something to “bring to the table.” It is like a choir … everyone’s voice is important and we want to hear what you have to say (or sing, in my case!).
What would you tell a parent considering MPA?
You will be jealous of your children’s education!
In what ways are you preparing students for life in the 21st century?
In choir, we are a community. What one person does affects not only you, but the whole. We may be independent thinkers, but we are interdependent beings. Music-making teaches discipline, perseverance, creativity, and the importance of deep listening.
What do you hope for MPA students in 20 years?
I hope they are happy, kind, productive, loving people who want to do good on the world. I hope they value their education, their opportunities, and their relationships.
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your MPA experience?
MPA is home.
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