Kimberly

Meet Kim!

Teaching Philosophy: With more than 30 years of experience in music education, I am passionate about helping my students develop their musical abilities, build confidence, and discover a lifelong appreciation for music. My teaching philosophy centers on building a strong musical foundation while making learning to play an instrument fun. Seeing my students develop their skills, achieve their goals, and experience the joy of making music are some of the most rewarding aspects of teaching for me. 

​Experience & Specialties: From 1998 to 2026, I served as an Elementary Music Specialist and Band Director at Scioto Ridge Elementary in Olentangy Schools, where I led the fifth-grade band program and taught general music to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. I also previously taught elementary music in Columbus City Schools, directed middle and high school bands at Trimble Local Schools, and provided private flute instruction through Colonial Music in Westerville, Ohio and my own home studio.

I hold a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Music Education degree from Capital University, with specialized study in the Kodaly Method. I love teaching flute and other woodwinds. 

As a flutist, I have performed with several regional ensembles, including Dublin Wind Symphony, Dublin Flute Choir, Worthington Civic Band, Bowling Green Symphonic Band, and Marion Concert Band. I also have been a flute soloist at Church of The Messiah in Westerville, Ohio. 

Fun Fact: My son Kyle is a deputy sheriff in Jefferson Parish Louisiana, near New Orleans, so I visit New Orleans a lot!