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Sandy Taylor Executive Director Kindermusik Educator AussieROO Educator Keyboard Educator Interactive 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 Keyboard 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.
Lisa Beckham Studio Administrator Kindermusik Educator AussieROO Educator lisa@achildssong.com		Lisa Beckham, has actually been married to David Beckham for over 30 years. She is the mother of 2 married daughters and a grandmother with a love for children. She has taught and tutored for over 20 years in Early Childhood education. She came to A Child’s Song studio through the programs she participated in with her granddaughter and the experience produced incredible results! She experienced the Kindermusik and AussieROO classes and soon realized this was an amazing way to introduce children and their parents to a fun and very effective way to learn together. These programs encourage parents and their children to spend one on one time together not only in the classroom, but at home, as well as preparing the for school readiness. She was inspired to retire from teaching children in a traditional setting to begin teaching parents with their children, thus empowering parents with the information and ideas they need to become more effective, confident, and intentional with their child’s development. She is passionate about encouraging positive parenting skills, sparking the love of learning in children, and strengthening families. She is a certified Kindermusik Educator, AusieROO Educator, and Studio Administrator at A Child’s Song. She and her husband teach a children’s Sunday school class together. She loves bird watching and old movies.
Jenny Messer Kindermusik Educator AussieROO Educator Keyboard Educator jenny@achildssong.com		May I just say that I have my dream job? I try to email, call, text, or tell my director at lease once a week how I do not know what I would do if I did not get to teach music all day, 5 days a week! 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. Whenever we have a break or a holiday, I miss my kiddos and can not wait to see them and can not believe how they have grown up! Even when I am having a bad day, my husband reminds me that once I get to see my kids in class I will be happier than ever…and he is always right! Rick and I have been married for almost 5 years and have known each other for about 20 years…we met as children and have been best buds ever since. 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, his main passion in life, by night in a local instrumental band. 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, hopefully each summer.
Kerry Resseguie Kindermusik Educator Voice Educator Keyboard Educator kerry@achildssong.com		I am 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.
Anne Holets 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 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.
Terri Jo Dodson: Guitar/Bass Educator Voice Educator Flute Educator terrijo@achildssong.com		Terri provides a relaxed, fun, & professional setting for learning and discovering music. Terri Jo has been teaching students ages 5 to 75 for more than 25 years. She studied music at the University of Nebraska & Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE. In addition to a successful teaching career, Terri Jo has also been a professional singer/songwriter for more than 30 years, performing for audiences across the US and in Europe
Cathy Gerlitz Flute Educator Guitar Educator cathy@achildssong.com		As a Music teacher in the Denver metro area public schools for 7 years, Cathy holds a Masters degree in music from the University of Denver. She has been teaching flute, guitar and piano since 1989 and has played flute and guitar professionally. In addition to teaching, Cathy currently performs with the Aurora Symphony. She also enjoys raising her 5 year old daughter, Jackie.
Shannah Copeland Client Account Controller shannah@achildssong.com		I have worked in customer service and collections for over 8 years. I have worked as a Trainer for Collections and Payment Negotiation. My teaching strategy was always an emphasis on a more human approach to handling the “not so fun” side of the billing process – collecting money. I have officially worked for A Child’s Song for about a year now. But have always been around to help with the odds and ends. I also work at Avista Hospital working in the Emergency Room. I am also a mom of a 4yr old (who has been nicked named “Rylee Roo” because of her love of AussieRoo).. so I have no short term memory or sense of time anymore! When I do find time to rest or relax, I enjoy reading and playing volleyball. You can probably find me at my favorite store – Target. I was sick for a week and I think their profits went down tremendously. My husband and I love to travel, San Diego is an annual adventure and joy. Though many of you may disagree, I LOVE the Winter! LET IT SNOW!
Kristen Barrett Office Assistant kristen@achildssong.com		I have been an employee with A Child’s Song for 3 years and it has been a great experience. I love music and I have been playing the violin for 7 years. I graduated from Centaurus High School last May and now attend CU Boulder. I am currently undecided for my major. 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 engaged to my wonderful boyfriend, Justin, who is also a high school graduate, and is currently attending Front Range.