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“I think I should have no other mortal wants if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music. ” – George Eliot

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS

  • **Certified teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music at the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.**
  • Elementary Piano Pedagogy Certificate-Royal Conservatory of Music
  • Certificate in Online Teaching through the Royal Conservatory of Music (2021).
  • "Top Teacher" Award - Steinway and Sons (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

  • Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations Certificate of Recognition for Professional Achievement (2012, 2016, 2019) This certificate recognizes Michelle's commitment to continued professional growth. 

  • Past President of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association-Calgary (2016-2017)

  • Past Provincial Board Member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association (2016-2017)

  • Past President of the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition (C3) (2016-2017)

  • Special interest  in teaching piano to children with developmental and learning challenges. 

  • Successfully prepared students for exams, festivals, recitals and post secondary music programs


 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association-Calgary (ARMTA Calgary)
  • Member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association-Provincial (ARMTA)
  • Member of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations (CFMTA)
  • Member of the Alberta Piano Teachers' Association (APTA)

 

FURTHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Bachelor of Science in Archaeology degree (1992), University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Bachelor of Education degree (1994), University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

 

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