First Year at CCSD59

2012

Degrees

- Bachelor of Music Education from Valparaiso University
- Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music

Work Experience

- *2003-2005: Kindergarten - 5th grade Music Teacher at Forest School in Des Plaines, District 62
- * 2005-2011: Kindergarten - 5th grade Music Teacher at Brook Forest School in Oak Brook, Butler School District 53
- * 2012 - Current: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Music Teacher at Clearmont School in Elk Grove, District 59

Biography

Hello! My name is Mrs. Schaefer and I teach the music portion of Fine Arts at Clearmont School. I have taught elementary music for eleven years and it.is.my.passion. I love using music to teach lifeskills like teamwork, commitment, and the joy of personal accomplishment. In my music classroom, Clearmont Eagles will be listening to, playing, making, and moving to music. Music is a lot of fun; we always have fun when we are learning! On a personal note, I enjoy reading to, playing, and making music with my three kids. My daughters are ages 9 and 6, and my son is 4 years old. My family is expecting baby #4, due in June 2020. I also enjoy going biking and hiking with my husband, and vacationing with my family.