"Music is the spark that opens the door to learning. I am inspired by children's energy when I see them engaged in the discovery of rhythm, melody and language."
Ms. Melanie graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors Degree in Music and an Associates Degree in theatre. In addition to teaching in the pre-k and reading enrichment programs, Melanie teaches the music and drama portions of our pre-k and kindergarten curriculum at the Sherwood Campus. Melanie coordinates with our North Campus Music Director Ms. Julia to compose our "On Stage" performances for Sunnyside families throughout the year. Ms. Melanie's talent makes circle time come alive with excitement and a love and appreciation of music. Prior experience also includes teaching band and choir at Lake Stevens North Lake Middle School, 10 years leading the children’s church choir and 2 years of teaching a variety of classes at a local dance academy similar to the Munchkin Theatre and Music & Movement classed offered at Sunnyside this past year. Melanie presently also teaches private lessons in violin, piano and voice as she has for the past 12 years.
