Amy Marie Young Escalante is in her 20th year of teaching.  She has taught in traditional public schools in both NC and TN.  She has also taught for 3 years at an international school in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  She is a graduate of Appalachian with her Master's in Music and has her teaching certification from Milligan College.  She has experience teaching middle and high school choral, musical theatre and an extensive background in elementary general music.  She is both Orff I and II certified. 

“I believe that the music classroom requires a balance between boundaries and creative freedom. I strive to create a welcoming, high energy and inspiring learning environment that maintains structure and consistency. It is of utmost importance to me, as a teacher, that all of my students feel successful. I will teach that mistakes and exploration are a part of becoming a good musician.   My goal is to develop music students who can work well in an ensemble and have a desire for personal musical growth. We achieve all of this while having fun and respecting others.”

                                                                 ~Amy Marie Young Escalante