Kaziah

Meet Kaziah!

Teaching Philosophy: I am a firm believer in the strengths-based approach. I'm very hands-on and strengths-driven. I also coach a sport, and am a firm believer in meeting students where they are and adapting to their learning style/needs. 

​Experience & Specialties: Violin and Piano

What made you fall in love with Music: Whether I'm listening or playing, I feel the movement of music in every cell of my body. Engaging my entire mind, body and soul is something I get only when I'm immersed in music. It's been the only way I've been able to express and communicate ideas and feelings that cannot effectively convey with words.

​Why I Love to Teach: My favorite thing about teaching is getting to know my students and help them build their character, resilience, and creative problem solving skills. It's a honor to witness students work toward and finally accomplish their goals. Especially with younger students, it's so fun and rewarding to help them shape good character, resilience, and problem-solving skills. I consider myself successful if I've helped mold them into confident, competent individuals. A special and unique opportunity I get as a teacher/coach is the privilege of students sharing pieces of their inner world with me. Yes, I want to hear the silly story about your dog! Yes, I want to know how your test went at school this week. I want everyone I cross paths with to feel safe, seen, heard, and important. 

Fun Fact: I love animals. I’m always down for a trip to the aquarium or the zoo.