Mrs. Edwards

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Mrs. Edwards...

...has been teaching in the Ichabod Crane School District since 1999. ...has a bachelor and master of science degree in music education from the College of St. Rose.

...first started playing piano at the age of 5 and trumpet in 5th grade.

...was a member of Empire State Youth Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble when she was in HS.

...owns over 20 instruments.

...played the trumpet in the Joey Thomas Big Band.

...has been a guest conductor for Fulton, Rensselaer and Columbia County.

...loves to listen to mostly Irish music, classical music, and jazz music.

...went to see her favorite trumpet player, Wynton Marsalis, in concert at least 5 times.

...has a large collection of legos and loves to put them together.

...loves the Boston Red Sox.

...loves to watch and play tennis and golf.

...has an energetic English Springer Spaniel named Kacie.

...loves spending time with her husband, daughter and son.

...will spend her free time hiking, biking, kayaking, golfing, traveling, camping, eating, visiting family, and photographing the world around her.

...loves hot chocolate, ice cream, m&m's, mashed potatoes, filet mignon, pizza and chicken.

...loves teaching and helping her students on their journey to be the best musician they can be.