About Mrs. Welch

Mrs. Welch is excited to begin teaching orchestra at Summit Ridge this year in addition to elementary orchestra. She previously taught elementary band and orchestra in the Dakota Ridge Area (since 2013) and has been teaching in the district since 2010. She grew up in the district and graduated from the IB program at Lakewood High School, where she discovered her passion for teaching music as the drum major. She received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Colorado State University and graduated with honors. Mrs. Welch has worked with several elementary, middle, and high school bands and orchestras in the district as a musical director, marching band assistant, and private lesson teacher. She currently lives in Arvada with her husband, two dogs, and cat.

Favorite color: Purple or blue

Favorite food: Sushi or steak, but I'll eat anything

Starbucks drink: Caramel macchiato

Other hobbies: Skiing, bike riding, motorcycling/dirt biking, hiking, dancing