OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory
Welcome to the new and improved Retired Music Teacher Member Directory! The new directory is searchable and you can view each entry by clicking on the first name of the retiree. If you would like to join the directory, click here to fill out the form and upload your picture!
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| Retired Teacher Name | Laura Jane Collins |
| Children | Erik |
| Address | 3903 South Rockford Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105-5431 Map It |
| Phone | (918) 932-8100 |
| In what year did you retire from teaching? | 2017 |
| How many years did you teach? | 37 |
| Degrees Earned (start with most recent) | Cameron University - Lawton, OK - ME: Vocal Music - 1979 |
| Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.) | Yamaha Music School Teacher - Primary School - Yamaha Corporation |
| Teaching Positions (start with the most recent) | Yamaha Music School - Primary Course (Ages 3-7) and Piano Classes |
| Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.) | Full choir program at Hooven Elementary (1992-2017). The program included a training choir for grades 2-3, a core choir for grades 4-6, and an advanced vocal ensemble. One of our recent highlights was performing with several others schools on the Holland Hall School campus. The music written by and under the direction of world renowned composer, Bob Chilcott. |
| Professional Education Associations | MTNA |
| Personal Honors and Awards | 2005 - Who's Who in American Women |
| Retirement Years (jobs, accomplishments, travel, etc.) | I teach part-time in a private voice and piano studio. I am part-time soloist at the First Church Christ Scientist of Tulsa. I enjoy composing vocal and choral works, flower gardening and I am the grounds keeper at my church and enjoy birding, cooking, crosswords, reading and volunteering in the community. |
Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President
6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 740-9306
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