About

Ms. Carolina Lara grew up in Mesquite, TX. She started playing cello in sixth grade and percussion in 7th grade. She attended Poteet High School where she was selected to perform in the All-Region Orchestra on cello, and performed in the State Marching Contest with the band.

Ms. Lara attended Richland College in Dallas before transferring to Baylor University to complete her Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Cello. 

During her time at Baylor, Ms. Lara performed with the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, and string quartets. She was also a founding member and violinist/vocalist of the first mariachi ensemble at Baylor, Mariachi Osos Dorados.

Ms. Lara taught private and group lessons in the Baylor String Project during her time as a student. Since graduating, she has also returned as staff to teach cello in the Baylor University Middle School Orchestra Camp during the summers. This is her 4th year teaching in Frisco ISD at Pearson MS. Her goal as a music educator is to provide students with the skills and confidence to express their humanity and unique life story to the world. 

Outside of Pearson, Ms. Lara enjoys exploring new nature trails with her dog, Puddles, learning new instruments, traveling, and eating vegan food.

This is Mr. Adams' 5th year working in Frisco ISD, having previously taught at Staley MS as their orchestra director, and as district orchestra clinician and substitute. Prior to his time in Frisco, Mr. Adams was adjunct music faculty at Texas Christian University, and taught violin and viola as a private instructor.

Mr. Adams attended Asbury University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Music, followed by graduate studies at University of Louisville, earning his Master of Music in Composition. Mr. Adams grew up in Carrollton, TX and began his music journey playing viola. This eventually expanded to singing in choirs throughout high school and college, as well as professionally with Plano-based chamber choir, The Texas Voices. As a composer and arranger, Mr. Adams has received premieres by students and professionals alike, both domestically and abroad - including world premieres received in Kiev, Ukraine.

Mr. Adams has been a proud Frisco resident for the past seven years. He recently celebrated his 18th wedding anniversary with his wife, Cheyenne. They have three children, who have all graduated from or are currently enrolled at schools in Frisco ISD. When he isn't teaching, Mr. Adams enjoys traveling with his family to locations far and wide, such as Barbados and Disney World.