Carol enjoys teaching piano to students K-12th grade. In order to provide a broad musical foundation, she strives to tailor her students’ instruction to their individual goals and learning styles by incorporating a variety of musical genres, technique and theory. As a teacher with over 25 years experience, Carol believes that given a positive, encouraging environment, any student will gain confidence as they learn new musical skills.
Music has always been a large part of Carol’s life, beginning piano lessons at the age of 8. She has enjoyed working in church music ministries since 1987, directing adult, youth, and children’s choirs as well as participating on worship teams as a pianist and vocalist. Carol earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with a Formal Minor in Music from Washington State University, graduating summa cum laude.
Piano and Theory Teacher - 1990 to present
Director of Music and Worship Ministries - Woodland Presbyterian Church, 2002-2010
Theory Teacher (volunteer) - Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Portland Oregon, 2001
Church Musician & Choir Director- Southport Church of Christ, Australia, 1987-1997
Vocal Coach - Youth for Christ Touring Team, Australia, 1998
Committee member and Choir Director- Dreamworld Carols by Candlelight, Australia, 1991-1994
Gold Coast Combined Churches Choir Director, Australia, 1991-1997
Pianist for Trinity Lutheran Primary School, Australia, 1994-1996
Director of Bill Newman Crusade Chorale, Australia, 1990
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Social Science, summa cum laude, with a Formal Minor in Music Washington State University-Vancouver, 2002
Nominee for Dean's Award for Student Achievement
Golden Keys National Honor Society
President's Honor Roll
Associate of Arts Degree, with highest honors
Area of Study: Music
Clark College, 2000
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
National Dean's List
Vice President's List
Piano studies with Laurie Pratt and Angela Williams