About Mr. Nearing

I am so happy to be a part of the Peninsula Elementary community as a music teacher. I have a Bachelors of Music and a Masters in Education from Portland State University and have worked in Portland Public and Gresham-Barlow School Districts.

I have played trumpet most of my life. I worked as a chef for many years, and in 2010 returned to school to complete my college education, and take a new direction in life.

Learning and Making Music together, make my world go around!