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New Affton Teacher Q&A: Alyssa VanEtten, Music
Patch welcomes Affton School District's new teachers for the 2012-13 school year.
Name: Alyssa VanEtten
Grade/Position: Vocal Music Teacher, Gotsch Intermediate School
Welcome to Affton! Tell us about your new job. What will you be doing?
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I will be teaching general music classes for grades 3-5 at Gotsch Intermediate. The classes will be singing, playing instruments, learning music theory and history, and more.
Where did you come from? What background are you bringing to our schools?
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I am originally from Tinley Park, IL, which is a south side suburb of Chicago. I have worked as a music/drama coordinator and private piano and voice teacher. I earned my Music Education bachelor degree from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.
What are you most looking forward to this school year?
Sharing a love of music and learning with my students.
Tell us about your family. Who supports you?
I am very close to my parents and my younger brother, who all live in the Chicagoland area.
What is the most embarrassing song on your ipod?
Call Me Maybe
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