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Sandy Taylor Executive Director Kindermusik Educator AussieROO Educator Piano EducatorInteractive Metronome Therapist sandy@achildssong.com		Sandy has taught private piano for over 30 years, and Kindermusik for over 12 years. Her educational background is in early childhood. She & her husband, Charles, were licensed foster parents and fostered over 30 infants. They are the proud parents of 7 adopted children ranging in age from 10 to 30 years, and grandparents to 2 adorable grandsons. Their life purpose statement reflects our goals personally and professionally – to minister to children.
Kristin Orlando Assistant Director Kindermusik Educator AussieROO Educator Piano Educator kristin@achildssong.com		Kristin has been with A Child’s Song for over 10 years and teaches Piano, Aussieroo and Kindermusik. Her background is in early childhood development and has seen first hand the benefits of music and movement and it’s effects on the brain as well as the bonding that takes place between caregiver and child. Both Kristin and Sandy were recognized by Kindermusik International for their work with special needs children. Kristin began playing piano at the age of four and studied under Carolyn and Bernard Shaak and Sandy Taylor. She loves to see the joy and sense of accomplishment when a student masters a new skill. She would like each family to be brought closer together through exploring music. In addition to teaching she also enjoys chasing after her two boys, Luca and Gian. Her family enjoys going to the mountains and exploring around town.
Leslie Wehlage Studio Administrator Clarinet/Wind Educator		Leslie has been involved in music since age 8 when she began playing the Clarinet and singing in choir. In eighth grade she added Alto Saxophone and played both in numerous concert bands and jazz ensembles throughout her secondary education and into college. At the age of 15 Leslie auditioned and was accepted as the only member to represent Colorado in the United States Collegiate Wind Band where 52 students performed throughout Europe for 6 weeks. She has taught lessons on both instruments in High School as a way to advance and encourage younger students. She has directed church children’s choir and a church children’s handchime choir and is currently in the Handbell choir at her church. “Music has brought me wonderful opportunities, numerous blessings and is a passion that I want to pass on to others. I am married, have two children, one adopted from China, both actively involved in music, ” states Leslie Wehlage
Kristen Hastings Office Assistant kristen@achildssong.com		I have been an employee with A Child’s Song for 5 years and it has been a great experience. I love music and I have been playing the violin for 9 years. I am currently attending CU Boulder. I was a gymnast for 10 years, and a level 8 gymnast in competitive gymnastics at Gymnastics Unlimited where I help teach and occasionally host birthday parties. I have two cats, Meowzers and Prowler, and am married to my wonderful husband, Justin, who also attends CU and teaches guitar for A Child’s Song.
Jenny Messer Kindermusik Educator AussieROO Educator Piano Educator jenny@achildssong.com		May I just say that I have my dream job? To get to start my day with infants in the morning and work through each stage of life and end with my older students who put all the dynamic, theory, and musical artistry into playing piano is pure bliss. Some of my favorite days are when my student starts the lesson with their own composition, what a reward for a teacher. Rick and I have been married for almost 5 years and have known each other for about 20 years…we met as children! He and I have always been connected through music and since have lived our lives completely surrounded by music, art, and travel. Rick is a Freelance Graphic Designer and a musician. One of our favorite things to do is leave the country once a year and experience music, art, and culture all around the world. We recently returned from South Africa to take instruments/music to orphans…and I can not wait to return!
Anne Silvas Violin Educator Kindermusik Educator anne@achildssong.com		Anne Silvas, a native Coloradoan, is passionate about the violin. She has studied for 36 years and taught for nearly 30 years. She is a graduate of Colorado State University holding a degree in Music Therapy. Anne was one of the first members of the Denver Young Artist Orchestra and has also performed with the Fort Collins Symphony, the Black Hills Symphony, the Niwot Timberline Symphony Orchestra and currently performs with the Metro State College Orchestra. Anne strives to inspire her students not only to be great musicians, but to be great encouragers of others as well. Anne was recently married and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading, cooking, cycling and hiking. She loves pampering her two cats – “TC” and Little Girl.
Kerry Resseguie Kindermusik Educator Voice Educator Keyboard Educator kerry@achildssong.com		I have been involved in music most of my life. At the age of 6 I began accordion lessons, and singing in school choirs. I started teaching accordion lessons at age 16 and decided to study music in college. I received my Bachelor’s in Music Education from Colorado State University in Voice in 1977. Since then I have taught elementary music in the public schools, sung in church choirs, have directed children’s choirs in my church, have given private piano lessons, and played in and currently am directing the Handbell Choir at my church. Music has brought me many blessings in my life, and it is my joy to teach others so they can experience the joy & blessings too.
Angila Waldman Dance Instructor angila@achildssong.com		We are excited to introduce a new program and new educator to A Child’s Song! Angila has been a dancer for over 20 years and a dance educator for almost as long. She has studied various areas of dance, including Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater and Tap. She has taught for various recreation centers throughout Colorado, and also been the
Justin Hastings Guitar Educator justin@achildssong.com
Devin Strickland Guitar Educator devin@achildssong.com
Rob Silvas Viola Educator rob@achildssong.com
Mark Jenkins Bass Educator mark@achildssong.com