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Early Childhood
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
BOP STOP
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
Our faculty exceed educational standards as established by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services; the majority of educators have earned a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Education or related fields.
Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Binder received her Bachelor's degree in Individual and Family Studies from Kent State University in 1997. She has worked as an early childhood educator and social worker within various organizations throughout Cleveland. Mrs. Binder enjoys all genres of music and singing. She began working at ... Expand
Mrs. Binder received her Bachelor's degree in Individual and Family Studies from Kent State University in 1997. She has worked as an early childhood educator and social worker within various organizations throughout Cleveland. Mrs. Binder enjoys all genres of music and singing. She began working at The Music Settlement in 2020
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Kate Burleigh has worked with children, others and her own, for the past two decades. When she is not enjoying time with kids, Kate loves to read, be with friends and family and practice her ukulele. Kate is a believer in good humor and lifelong learning. Expand
Kate Burleigh has worked with children, others and her own, for the past two decades. When she is not enjoying time with kids, Kate loves to read, be with friends and family and practice her ukulele. Kate is a believer in good humor and lifelong learning.
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Dominick Chicotel has been facilitating structured dramatic play at The Music Settlement since 2015, and has been working with children ages 3-13 for over twenty years. He graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts, and moved to the Cleveland area shortly after. Dominick... Expand
Dominick Chicotel has been facilitating structured dramatic play at The Music Settlement since 2015, and has been working with children ages 3-13 for over twenty years. He graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts, and moved to the Cleveland area shortly after. Dominick then spent two years working for the Great Lakes Theater residency program. Dominick then received a Master's degree in Education from Ursuline College, and began running his own classrooms. Dominick has also directed countless theater productions for children ages 5-13 throughout the greater Cleveland area.
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Alysa Cielo began at The Music Settlement in 2017, while doing her student teaching. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Cielo enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and planning meaningful, fun experiences to promote de... Expand
Alysa Cielo began at The Music Settlement in 2017, while doing her student teaching. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Cielo enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and planning meaningful, fun experiences to promote development in the children in her classroom.
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Elissa Davis graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor in Science of Education. Teaching has always been her passion and dream career when she was a kid. She was a student teacher and a sub at TMS before being hired full time. When not teaching she enjoys reading and spending time... Expand
Elissa Davis graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor in Science of Education.
Teaching has always been her passion and dream career when she was a kid. She was a student teacher and a sub at TMS before being hired full time.
When not teaching she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends
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Ms. Monica Dieter started as a parent at The Music Settlement and now teaches Morning Preschool in Ohio City. She has a degree from Kent State, 8 years’ experience in early childhood education, and a strong Montessori background. In her spare time, you can find her and her daughters sipping co... Expand
Ms. Monica Dieter started as a parent at The Music Settlement and now teaches Morning Preschool in Ohio City. She has a degree from Kent State, 8 years’ experience in early childhood education, and a strong Montessori background. In her spare time, you can find her and her daughters sipping coffee and chocolate milk at Rising Star with a stack of good books or playing in the Metroparks!
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Lauren DiFranco is currently attending Cleveland State University and is part of the undergraduate P-5 Early Childhood Education program. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a teacher as she grew up watching her late father teach at the high school she later attended. Lauren enjoys spending ... Expand
Lauren DiFranco is currently attending Cleveland State University and is part of the undergraduate P-5 Early Childhood Education program. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a teacher as she grew up watching her late father teach at the high school she later attended. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, babysitting, and working on various art projects in her spare time.
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I began teaching with The Music Settlement in 2021. I have a background in art and performance, so my focus is on creation and dramatic play with children. I believe that we learn best while having fun and find that being surrounded by creative & unique little ones provides endless joy and insp... Expand
I began teaching with The Music Settlement in 2021. I have a background in art and performance, so my focus is on creation and dramatic play with children. I believe that we learn best while having fun and find that being surrounded by creative & unique little ones provides endless joy and inspiration.
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Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Dara is the mother of 3 young men. She has over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood . She is grateful to join the TMS family, sharing her gifts and heart with amazing little humans and their families. Expand
Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Dara is the mother of 3 young men. She has over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood .
She is grateful to join the TMS family, sharing her gifts and heart with amazing little humans and their families.
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Ms. Kellee Etheridge earned a degree in business management from University of Phoenix in 2014. She has been with The Music Settlement for 22 years. Kellee is also a personal chef with her own event planning and catering service. Kellee enjoys spending time with family and friends when she has free ... Expand
Ms. Kellee Etheridge earned a degree in business management from University of Phoenix in 2014. She has been with The Music Settlement for 22 years. Kellee is also a personal chef with her own event planning and catering service. Kellee enjoys spending time with family and friends when she has free time.
Preschool Teacher
Amy Fischer, through her career, has worked with children from ages 3 to 13. She finds Early Childhood to be a true joy as they are the most honest humans. It’s a gift to be part of a child’s educational journey. Expand
Amy Fischer, through her career, has worked with children from ages 3 to 13. She finds Early Childhood to be a true joy as they are the most honest humans. It’s a gift to be part of a child’s educational journey.
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Clare graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with young children in home, school, and daycare settings for many years and has lived in Cleveland since 2002. Expand
Clare graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with young children in home, school, and daycare settings for many years and has lived in Cleveland since 2002.
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Preschool Teacher
Ms. Sandy Gasper has been working in the childcare field since 1996, obtaining her Associate's Degree from Lakeland Community College and Bachelor’s of Education from Lake Erie College. She has worked with children aged infant through middle school with various positions as a teacher, summer c... Expand
Ms. Sandy Gasper has been working in the childcare field since 1996, obtaining her Associate's Degree from Lakeland Community College and Bachelor’s of Education from Lake Erie College. She has worked with children aged infant through middle school with various positions as a teacher, summer camp supervisor, and multiple disability assistant. She has worked as a preschool teacher at The Music Settlement since October of 2018. When not working with children she enjoys spending time with her family on beach vacations or attending concerts.
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Kathy Grau has been at The Music Settlement since 2009! She supports children and families in Early Childhood daily with a warm greeting and keen sense of play. She enjoys all things green, spending time with family, and watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Expand
Kathy Grau has been at The Music Settlement since 2009! She supports children and families in Early Childhood daily with a warm greeting and keen sense of play. She enjoys all things green, spending time with family, and watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
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Classrooms attend Library once each week, for story-time and an understanding of how a library works. Mrs. Guilmette joined The Music Settlement in 2002 as a substitute teacher in Early Childhood. After years of supporting Preschool and Day School classrooms as well as the Early Childhood office, D... Expand
Classrooms attend Library once each week, for story-time and an understanding of how a library works.
Mrs. Guilmette joined The Music Settlement in 2002 as a substitute teacher in Early Childhood. After years of supporting Preschool and Day School classrooms as well as the Early Childhood office, Donna began her current role as Library Specialist in the fall of 2010. Her daughter also attended TMS as a preschooler.
Donna will work with classroom teachers to develop ways to best introduce literature and literacy to each class. This may involve traditional story times both in the library and in the classroom as well as literacy activities and activities related to using the resources available in a library.
Donna welcomes input regarding the resources we purchase for our library. If your family has a specific book that introduces cultural traditions which you think would be an asset to our library, please let her know.
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Jessie Hattier moved to Cleveland in 2000 to obtain her M.S. in Biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University. Since graduation she has been working in the sciences, and has had the opportunity to teach people of all ages and backgrounds. Her greatest and most challenging job to date has been ra... Expand
Jessie Hattier moved to Cleveland in 2000 to obtain her M.S. in Biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University. Since graduation she has been working in the sciences, and has had the opportunity to teach people of all ages and backgrounds. Her greatest and most challenging job to date has been raising two highly inquisitive daughters. They have led her to her true passion for teaching young children.
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Karen Heitlinger has worked in early childhood at The Music Settlement since 1999. She was initially a classroom instructor and in 2005 moved into the role of Administrator of the Preschool/Day School programs. In 2014, Karen was named Chair of the Center for Early Childhood. She is a Registered Ar... Expand
Karen Heitlinger has worked in early childhood at The Music Settlement since 1999. She was initially a classroom instructor and in 2005 moved into the role of Administrator of the Preschool/Day School programs. In 2014, Karen was named Chair of the Center for Early Childhood.
She is a Registered Art Therapist and holds a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Ursuline College, and Bachelor’s degrees in Child Psychology and Art Education from The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Karen has more than 20 years' experience working with children in a variety of roles; As a classroom instructor, an art therapist, and as a director of expressive arts programs for children and families at Ursuline College and Ruffing Montessori’s summer camp. Children’s joy is what draws her to the field of early childhood: the thrill of discovery, the wonder of new experience, and the honesty of new challenges. She is dedicated to being a resource to children, families, and educators.
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Jessica Matoney Johnson began teaching at The Music Settlement in 2012. She graduated from Notre Dame College with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood. She arrived at TMS with two years of teaching experience at a inclusion preschool. Mrs. Johnson enjoys spending time with her family and fr... Expand
Jessica Matoney Johnson began teaching at The Music Settlement in 2012. She graduated from Notre Dame College with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood. She arrived at TMS with two years of teaching experience at a inclusion preschool. Mrs. Johnson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and loves learning and experiencing new things with the children in her classroom.
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I am in my 6th year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in Ohio City. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach! I am a mom to a beautiful daughter, who is attending Kent State, and we have a little dog, Teddy! Expand
I am in my 6th year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in Ohio City. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach! I am a mom to a beautiful daughter, who is attending Kent State, and we have a little dog, Teddy!
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I am thrilled to be in my 16th year as a teacher with The Music Settlement (TMS). My current favorite role is being your child's Social Emotional Learning teacher. I also support teachers as an Intervention Specialist when our little one's feelings get big and confusing. I have a Bachelor of Science... Expand
I am thrilled to be in my 16th year as a teacher with The Music Settlement (TMS). My current favorite role is being your child's Social Emotional Learning teacher. I also support teachers as an Intervention Specialist when our little one's feelings get big and confusing. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from Marquette University. My five grown children are TMS alumni and often come back to visit me, my husband, and my furry pal, Luna, in Cleveland Heights.
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Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D., Music & Movement teacher, is also an associate professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University. She specializes in early childhood music, elementary general music, and world music education. Her research focuses on the vital role of the family in optimi... Expand
Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D., Music & Movement teacher, is also an associate professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University. She specializes in early childhood music, elementary general music, and world music education. Her research focuses on the vital role of the family in optimizing early childhood music development and education; additional research interests include international models for children’s music education with a focus on The Gambia, West Africa and inclusionary models of early childhood music education for children with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and Master of Music and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Music Education from Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan).
Koops has taught general music in Zeeland (Michigan) Public Schools as well as early childhood music at Michigan State University’s Community Music School. She has presented research in the fields of music education, ethnomusicology, and liturgical music and has published articles in Journal of Research in Music Education, Research Studies in Music Education, Early Childhood Education Journal, Contributions to Music Education, Perspectives: the Journal of the Music and Movement Association, Music Educators Journal, Journal of Music Teacher Education, TRIAD, Audie, and The Hymn. Koops has also contributed chapters to the Oxford Handbook of Children’s Music Cultures (Oxford, 2012) and Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music (Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2011).
Koops is the recipient of an ACES+ grant (2013), UCITE Nord Grant (2012), a Glennan Fellowship (2008), a Worldwide Learning Environment grant (2008), and two W. P. Jones Presidential Faculty Development awards (2010, 2012) at Case Western Reserve University. She won an “Excellence in Teaching” citation from Michigan State University (2006) and was a 2009 nominee for the CWRU Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Koops recently served as a consultant for The Cleveland Orchestra’s “Musical Neighborhoods” 3-year early childhood music initiative funded by PNC Bank’s Grow Up Great program and conducts workshops for early childhood and elementary teachers.
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Jenny LaPerch joined The Music Settlement in 2022. Her admiration for TMS has been growing since her college days after dropping off the children she babysat to Lunch Bunch, through to her family's relocation back to Cleveland with her second son's enrollment in the 3-day 3's in 2019, and present da... Expand
Jenny LaPerch joined The Music Settlement in 2022. Her admiration for TMS has been growing since her college days after dropping off the children she babysat to Lunch Bunch, through to her family's relocation back to Cleveland with her second son's enrollment in the 3-day 3's in 2019, and present day, in being a part of an inspiring group of talented colleagues teaching preschool. Mrs. LaPerch enjoys spending time with her 3 children, husband, and chocolate lab. During those coveted moments of free time, you can find her drinking coffee, practicing yoga, walking with friends, or painting rooms in her house (a favorite pastime from her time in interior decorating while living in Maryland).
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Ms. Maben has a Music degree from Xavier and is working on an ECE degree. She has been at TMS since 2013 in Early Childhood classrooms and leading Arts for the Young Music programs for young children and families. Outside of school she enjoys shows, concerts, coffee and music history. Expand
Ms. Maben has a Music degree from Xavier and is working on an ECE degree. She has been at TMS since 2013 in Early Childhood classrooms and leading Arts for the Young Music programs for young children and families. Outside of school she enjoys shows, concerts, coffee and music history.
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Melissa Massey graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught for over 13 years, and started working at the TMS in 2019. She enjoys playing the flute, singing in the choir, and teaching sign language to children. Expand
Melissa Massey graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught for over 13 years, and started working at the TMS in 2019. She enjoys playing the flute, singing in the choir, and teaching sign language to children.
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A native Clevelander, Kaitlin has a degree in Music Education with a minor in world music from Kent State University. She has taught preschool music, is an experienced home nanny, and is excited to embark on more early childhood teaching. She enjoys reading, hiking, and learning new musical instrume... Expand
A native Clevelander, Kaitlin has a degree in Music Education with a minor in world music from Kent State University. She has taught preschool music, is an experienced home nanny, and is excited to embark on more early childhood teaching. She enjoys reading, hiking, and learning new musical instruments.
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Kirsten Radivoyevitch has been working with families, parents, and children for over 30 years as a Teacher, Director, and Parent Educator. She is currently a SPARK Parent Partner and an adjunct faculty member in the early childhood education department at Cuyahoga Community College. As a mother of f... Expand
Kirsten Radivoyevitch has been working with families, parents, and children for over 30 years as a Teacher, Director, and Parent Educator. She is currently a SPARK Parent Partner and an adjunct faculty member in the early childhood education department at Cuyahoga Community College. As a mother of four children, she has gotten a lot of practice using Conscious Discipline to keep her emotional responses in check while guiding others in working through their big feelings.
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Dawn Ray-Novak comes to The Music Settlement with 15 years of children and education experience, serving those with developmental disabilities, and 9 years of business, manager, and supervisor experience. Prior to joining TMS in the spring of 2018 Dawn was privileged to stay at home and raise her so... Expand
Dawn Ray-Novak comes to The Music Settlement with 15 years of children and education experience, serving those with developmental disabilities, and 9 years of business, manager, and supervisor experience. Prior to joining TMS in the spring of 2018 Dawn was privileged to stay at home and raise her son and watch him grow. As her son completed his 3rdand final year at the Music Settlement, Dawn takes his place and hopes to gain as much wisdom and comradery from her co-workers as her son did from his teachers.
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Lexie attends Cleveland State University and is working to receive a Bachelor’s degree in P-5 Education. Ms. Reilly learned about TMS during student teaching and has always been called to teaching. Outside of working or studying, Lexie enjoys reading, online shopping, and attending concerts. Expand
Lexie attends Cleveland State University and is working to receive a Bachelor’s degree in P-5 Education. Ms. Reilly learned about TMS during student teaching and has always been called to teaching. Outside of working or studying, Lexie enjoys reading, online shopping, and attending concerts.
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Mrs. Samantha Sachteleben received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. She spent over a decade as a special education teacher while earning her Master’s in Teaching and Curriculum from Michigan State University. She started as a parent at The Music Settle... Expand
Mrs. Samantha Sachteleben received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. She spent over a decade as a special education teacher while earning her Master’s in Teaching and Curriculum from Michigan State University. She started as a parent at The Music Settlement and is excited to take on an educator role. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and hiking in the Cleveland area!
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My name is Andrea Searcy and I have been working with children in several capacities since 2014, from providing child care services to tutoring. I managed a summer youth program turned year-long program at a local non-profit up until 2021. I received my Associate's of Applied Science in Early Childh... Expand
My name is Andrea Searcy and I have been working with children in several capacities since 2014, from providing child care services to tutoring. I managed a summer youth program turned year-long program at a local non-profit up until 2021. I received my Associate's of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education from Tri-C in December 2021 and am currently working on my Bachelor's degree at Cleveland State.
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Marcia Seketa has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education, with an Ohio Teaching License (Preschool - 3rd Grade). She previously worked at The Music Settlement for 6 years before moving to Las Vegas in 2008 to teach. She returned to Cleveland in 2017 and is hap... Expand
Marcia Seketa has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education, with an Ohio Teaching License (Preschool - 3rd Grade). She previously worked at The Music Settlement for 6 years before moving to Las Vegas in 2008 to teach. She returned to Cleveland in 2017 and is happy to be back teaching again at The Music Settlement!
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Marla started at TMS as a student teacher, then a sub, while earning her Associates in Early Childhood Education at Tri-C and acquiring her OAE PreK license. She has years of experience working with children and families in educational and recreational activities and plans to obtain her Bachelor&rs... Expand
Marla started at TMS as a student teacher, then a sub, while earning her Associates in Early Childhood Education at Tri-C and acquiring her OAE PreK license. She has years of experience working with children and families in educational and recreational activities and plans to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Marla enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and is passionate helping young children learn and grow through play.
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Emma earned an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College before transferring to Cleveland State University to pursue an Early Childhood Education degree. She has experience working with children in home and school settings. She is passionate about creating positive and caring learning experie... Expand
Emma earned an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College before transferring to Cleveland State University to pursue an Early Childhood Education degree. She has experience working with children in home and school settings. She is passionate about creating positive and caring learning experiences for students.
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Katelyn Tokar received a B.A. in education at Cleveland State University in 2021 as well as a teaching license for Pre-K to 3rd grade. She worked in early childhood since 2015 and has experience working with children and families in homes, care centers, and schools prioritizing exploration in learni... Expand
Katelyn Tokar received a B.A. in education at Cleveland State University in 2021 as well as a teaching license for Pre-K to 3rd grade. She worked in early childhood since 2015 and has experience working with children and families in homes, care centers, and schools prioritizing exploration in learning and helping children express themselves. She enjoys being in nature and spending time with family.
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Andrea Vallejo Wead is a Board Certified and Ohio State Licensed Music Therapist who holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education and Performance from Kent State University, and a Master of Music Degree in Early Music Performance from Indiana University. She completed the Music Therapy Equiva... Expand
Andrea Vallejo Wead is a Board Certified and Ohio State Licensed Music Therapist who holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education and Performance from Kent State University, and a Master of Music Degree in Early Music Performance from Indiana University. She completed the Music Therapy Equivalency Program at Baldwin-Wallace University. For over a decade, Andrea has focused on the use of Music Therapy with a wide range of populations and diagnoses including but not limited to adults and children with developmental disabilities, older adults in residential and memory care facilities, early childhood settings, and mental health settings. As an educator, she has facilitated private lessons in flute and currently works as a Music Specialist in the Center for Early Childhood. As a performer, she has enjoyed a diverse career in modern and historical performance both as a soloist and in ensembles throughout the United States and Europe. In her spare time, Andrea loves spending time making music and gaming with her husband, young children, and greyhound.
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Debbie Volker is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. She has been with The Music Settlement since 2009. She has three boys who were all once preschoolers themselves here at The Music Settlement. Mrs. Volker enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family. Expand
Debbie Volker is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. She has been with The Music Settlement since 2009. She has three boys who were all once preschoolers themselves here at The Music Settlement. Mrs. Volker enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.
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I have been teaching for 25 years and am starting my 6th year at The Music Settlement. I have a BA and master’s in Education from Ursuline College. I am looking forward to a fantastic year teaching PreK! Expand
I have been teaching for 25 years and am starting my 6th year at The Music Settlement. I have a BA and master’s in Education from Ursuline College. I am looking forward to a fantastic year teaching PreK!
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Literacy Specialist
Corinne Willets, M. Ed., has been in education for nearly 20 years. Currently the literacy specialist and Ohio City librarian, she hopes to bring students the foundations for a lifelong joy of reading. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family. Expand
Corinne Willets, M. Ed., has been in education for nearly 20 years. Currently the literacy specialist and Ohio City librarian, she hopes to bring students the foundations for a lifelong joy of reading. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family.
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