My name is Mrs. Burkovskiy (feel free to call me Mrs. B) and I am the General Music Teacher (grades K-4) and Choral Director at Hillside School. I have taught music for 16 years, but this is my fourth year teaching at Hillside School. Teaching vocal music is my passion. Outside of teaching, I am a singer with a  performance background primarily in musical theatre, but I enjoy singing all styles of music. I have a Bachelors in Music Education and Vocal Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Masters Degree from VanderCook College of Music. When I am not singing or teaching music, I enjoy traveling, yoga and Zumba, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and with my dog, Jack. I am an animal lover! Besides our dog, Jack, we also have a cat, a hamster and a Betta fish. 

General Music Class

Students in grades K-4 have music twice a week. (If and when remote learning becomes necessary, students will attend music virtually through Google Meets. Students in quarantine and participating in distance learning will not have a virtual music class. Rather, they will complete one assignment per week  on Google Classroom (grades 2-4) or on Seesaw (grades K-1).

Music Classroom Expectations (in person)

1. Listen and follow directions.

2. Show respect for everyone and for all classroom materials and instruments.

3. Raise your hand to speak or to leave your seat.

4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

*COVID safety: Wear your mask properly at all times, especially when singing, and keep your distance (at least 3 feet) from other students.

Music Classroom Expectations (remote learning)

1. Listen and follow directions.

2. Show respect for everyone.

3. Keep your camera on so we can see you. 😃

4. Mute your mic unless you are called on, asking a question, or playing/singing a solo.