Early Childhood Teachers
Nell Buchman, teacher of early childhood music and piano
Patricia DeCorsey, coordinator and teacher of early childhood music, has a degree in dance instruction and performance from the University of Chile and studied classical guitar for ten years at the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile. After coming to the USA, she dedicated herself to early childhood education, particularly in the areas of music and dance. Patricia has been teaching at the Academy since 1991. On leave 2011-12.
Sara Devine, music for special needs teacher,
is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in music therapy. A board certified therapist, Sara has worked with preschoolers through geriatrics with diagnoses ranging in psychiatric, autism, Down syndrome, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities and mental retardation.
Beth Kinzel, teacher of music and movement and music for the very young classes, has a Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance and teaching certification in instrumental and general music. She is a general music specialist in the Kimberly Area School District.
Julie Martin, teacher of music and movement and theater classes, has a degree in theatre from Loyola University of Chicago and has also studied ballet, tap and mime. Julie has directed and choreographed children's shows both in Chicago and Appleton. She enjoys teaching acting for youth through Attic Theatre.
