Mrs. Jennifer Wilson

 

Music has always had a large influence on my life.  I began playing the piano at the age of 8.  I wanted to take lessons sooner, but it took convincing my parents that this was something I really wanted to do.  Shortly thereafter, I began private voice lessons.  I continued to be involved in various forms of musical experiences from elementary school through high school.  It was during my senior year of high school that I decided I wanted to become a Music Teacher.  I enrolled in Clayton College & State University that fall, and had the honor of studying piano with Dr. Michiko Otaki, Professor of Keyboard Studies. I graduated from CCSU in 2002 with a B.A. in Music.  I then enrolled in another program of study and completed my Certification in Education at the University of West Georgia in 2004.  I have taught music at the preschool, elementary, middle, and now high school level. I also currently teach private piano and voice lessons, and have done so for the past fourteen years. I came to work at the Fine Arts Magnet Program at Mt. Zion High School in August of 2009.  I currently teach Piano I, Piano II, Women’s Chorus, and Musical Theatre here at the Magnet Program.

 

I can honestly say that I truly enjoy the staff and students that I work with on a daily basis. The staff here is incredibly knowledgeable and talented. The students that I work with never cease to amaze me with their talents and potential.   

UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED AND DEGREES EARNED:

Clayton College & State University -    Bachelor of Arts in Music

Gordon College

University of West Georgia -    Certification in Music Education

TEACHING AND PERFORMING EXPERIENCES:

Griffin Christian Academy, Private Piano Teacher    2003-2004

Riverdale Middle School, Chorus Teacher    2004-2007

Faith Christian Academy, Elementary General Music      2007-2008

Harvest Christian Preschool, Music and Movement         2007-2009

Skipstone Academy, Elementary General Music        2009

Chorus Singer for Poulenc’s “Gloria” premiere at the Fox- 1999

Recital at Spivey Hall- 2002

SHORT PHILOSPHY STATEMENT:

As an educator, it is my goal to help all students reach their fullest potential by providing a classroom environment that is positive, challenging, and allows for self-discovery.

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