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About The Educators
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Maureen Bolain obtained her B.A. in Christian Education summa
cum laude with strong emphasis in child development, music and piano
performance from John Brown University in 1984, where she won the Biblical
Studies Faculty and Outstanding Cathedral Choir Member Awards.
She taught at her own Kindermusik music studio in South Bend, Indiana
from 1998 – 2001, joining Kindermusik Academy in St. Louis since 2001. She
has taught and developed curriculum for preschool and elementary choirs
and worked with jr. high and high school choirs with her husband, Jerry,
who has a Masters Degree in music.
Maureen is also an experienced piano teacher, and accompanist.
She has a 14-year-old daughter, Hannah, who has attended all Kindermusik
levels, is a graduate of Young Child Year II, and now loves playing
clarinet in her middle school band. [Miss Mo is] "A gem! Warm, nurturing, passionate about kids, music and learning. Very positive and interactive. My son pays close attention and has increased attention span. . .we're huge fans of this program" . . . Meagan Mottl, mother of Beacan, age 2-1/2; "Miss Mo is excellent with kids" . . . Katie Dolan, mother of Jack, age 2. Miss Maureen teaches these classes: Des Peres: Mondays: Our Time 9:30 am; Family Time 10:30 am; Village 11:30 am Clayton/Richmond Heights: Wednesdays: Our Time 9:30 am; |
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Nancy Love
earned
a B.A. in Behavioral Studies from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA.
As a French Horn player, she participated as first horn in the New York
State All-State Orchestra, and has ext "Mrs. Love is amazing!" . . . Ofir Kaidar-Heafetz, father of Eshkar age 5-1/2; "Mrs. Love is awesome. Jaden loves her." . . . Sarah Mitchell mother of Jaden age 2; "We come to Kindermusik because of Mrs. Love!" . . . Rayme Woley mother of Peyton, age 5-1/2; Mrs. Love teaches these classes in Chesterfield: |
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Village: Tue. 11:15 am Our Time: Tues. 9:30 am; Fri. 10:15 am Imagine That!: Wed. 6:30 pm; Fri. 12:30 pm |
Family Time
Fri 11:10 am |
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Jeanne
Magee
has
extensive experience in vocal performance, and strong group-leading skills
from bible school and church-related music teaching. She holds a B.A.
degree in Communication with a minor in Psychology from the University of
Missouri, and joined the Kindermusik Academy staff in 2003. She uses her
vocal talents as a cantor, soloist, and choir
member for her church, and sings for weddings as well. In the recent past,
Jeanne had the honor and thrill of a lifetime singing the National Anthem
as a duet at Busch Stadium.
As an advocate of the life-enriching power of music, Jeanne was inspired
by the joy and educational advantages of Kindermusik since her two
daughters Kathleen, now age ten (who has completed the Kindermusik program
and is currently enrolled in a group piano class) and Mary, twelve (a
Kindermusik graduate with great interest in guitar) had been
enrolled in Kindermusik programs since they were very young. Jeanne is now
sharing her love of music and the Kindermusik experience with others. "Jeanne is great! She has a terrific voice. She makes each child feel special" . . . Kristen Wild, mother of Jessica age 2-1/2. "Jeanne Magee is a wonderful educator, she is very bubbly & relates very well with the children & adults -- she makes everyone feel special" . . . mother of Noah, age 3. "Miss Jeanne is wonderful with the students. So patient! Every child gets attention. She is warm and welcoming." . . .mother of 2-1/2-year old son. Miss Jeanne teaches these classes Tues: Wed: Family Time 9:00 am |
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Melissa Overton
is originally from Omaha, NE and obtained her B.A. in Music with emphasis in
both vocal performance and fine arts administration from the University of
Dayton in 2003. She has directed musicals and taught classes for the Omaha
Theatre Company for Young People and she has performed in various musical
productions and with choirs, including the Dayton opera Chorus, for over 15
years. Melissa is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Elementary
Education. Inspired by her participation in Kindermusik classes as a nanny to a
one-year old in 2006, she completed the Kindermusik training courses, and is now
beginning her third year bringing her talents,
leadership, energy and love of both music and children to the classes of
Kindermusik Academy. Melissa’s husband, Brian is a vocalist, and has been
attending his wife's Kindermusik classes with their 2-year old daughter Maria
almost since her birth! "Miss Melissa is great! She's passionate about what she does and is very warm to everyone. I love how upbeat she is" . . . Tanya Huebbe, mother of Amelia, age 3. Miss Melissa teaches these classes in Chesterfield: Saturdays: Village 9:00 am; Our Time 10:00 am; Imagine That! 11:00 am |
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Jan
Fishman, Director,
has
specialized in music with preschoolers and parent-infant groups for over 23
years and has been instructor/director of Kindermusik Academy for 17 years. She
has earned graduate course credits in music for young children through Fontbonne
College, and has taught adult workshops in music for the St. Louis Association
for the Education of the Young Child. She holds a B.A. degree from the
University of Missouri and completed Kindermusik training in 1994. Jan is the
K - 2nd grade music teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of St.
Louis, sings and plays guitar with the Israeli folk group Shir
Ami and performs at folk festivals throughout the Midwest. From 1998 to
2000, Jan was part of the training team for new Kindermusik educators in cities
across the United States. Jan is the mother of three grown children (piano &
guitar players!) |
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