Ms. Lede

Hello!

My name is Dana Lede. This is my sixteenth year teaching, and all but two of those years have been at the middle school level. This is my fifth year at Rainier; before this I taught in both the Federal Way and Tacoma school districts. At Rainier I teach 5th-8th grade band and 6th grade orchestra.

I grew up in Washington just north of here in Des Moines, where my father still lives. I received my Bachelor of Music with a degree in music education from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. I earned my Master of Music with an emphasis in Instrumental Wind Conducting from Central Washington University in 2009. In 2016 I earned my National Board Certificate for teaching in the area of early adolescent/young adult music.

My main instrument is the trumpet, but I am comfortable on all band and orchestra instruments. I love playing the piano in my spare time. I love teaching all ages, but middle school is my favorite because students are just beginning to come into their own, learning who they will be. I love teaching music because it allows us to express that which cannot be expressed through words, and because it's just so much fun.

I am excited to work with your student, and am looking forward to this year, even though it will look very different. You should feel comfortable contacting me with questions whenever you have them (email and Remind are fastest); I am always available.

Thanks,

Dana Lede