I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Go Tigers! In high school, I participated in Accapella Choir, M&M's, marching/concert/pep band, stage crew, church choir and church youth group.
I started college as a music major but graduated from the Univeristy of Akron (Go Zips) with a degree in Elementary Education and certification in Early Elementary Education. I married my husband, Paul Scott Burnside and left for England the following fall. Paul was in the Air Force and we lived in England for 6 years, Arizonia for 11 months and Grand Forks, North Dakota for 2 1/2 years. We moved 10 times in 10 years. Our daughter Heather was born in England, and our triplets, Devin, April and Lacy were born in Arizona. We moved back to Ohio when Paul left the service and we have been in this area ever since.
I started at RCS in 1999 as a First Grade Teacher and RCS Choir Director. The following year I moved to Second Grade where I stayed until I moved into my current position in 2006. I now teach general music K - 7, middle school band and chorus, bell choir and I am the coordinator of music for Redeemer Lutheran Church. I love my job!!!!
My daughter Heather is married and expecting a baby in December. My son-in-law, Alex, is in the Army Reserves and will be returning to Iraq, in August, for a year. Devin, April and Lacy will be Seniors this year. They grow up so fast. I have 5 dogs and two birds and a very full house. I sort of look forward to the day when it is quiet, hopefully not too quiet.
I love gardening (flowers and vegetables), good music, good food, good friends and quiet moments. God Bless!