Meet Our Directors

Where I’m from:

I was born in CA and raised in Idaho.

Family:

I am married to the greatest guy and together we have lived all over the US for jobs, schooling and adventures. We have 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. I am excited to bring Singers Company into our lives and share its joys and blessings with my daughters.

Interests:

I have loved the performing arts all my life. I grew up in a musical family with a dad who had been something of a musical star in his younger years and who passed the theatrical passion on me. I directed my first play in 3rd grade and spent years singing and performing in musical groups, children's chorus and local theater.

I love teaching children, gardening, yard work and going on adventures with my husband. Together we climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with our oldest daughter and look forward to exploring the beauty of Alaska with our family. I enjoy reading good books with my kids and discovering the people, places and cultures of the world- past and present.

Schooling:

I have an Associates degree in International Relations from Ricks College and a Bachelors degree in Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) from the College of Idaho.

I am excited to bring Singers Company to Alaska and our Eagle River community. I firmly believe in its mission to offer a positive place for girls to find their voice and develop the confidence to use it through the joy and beauty of music.

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Merced, California (right in the middle of the state), but have since lived all over the United States. I even spent over a year in Taiwan. Each  of these hold a special place in my heart. Now we get to call Arkansas home.

Family:

After working for 7 years, I decided to return to school. While there I met a man who surpassed my dreams. We have three beautiful children; two girls and a boy. I loved being a part of singing groups when I was young and wanted the same experience for my girls. My oldest loved being part of Singers Company in California and begged me to start one here.

Interests:

Singing has always been a big part of my life. Despite taking singing lessons throughout high school, I was too shy to perform. It was actually through a similar singing group that I finally gained the confidence to sing solos and perform. I am a huge believer in the mission of Singers Company and want other girls to benefit from it.

Schooling:

I graduated from BYU with a B.A. in American Studies. After seven years of working for non-profits and a for-profit business I decided to get a masters degree in School Psychology. At the same time, I was working with the young children at church. Those three years of grad school were some of the best because I got to spend so much time teaching, learning from, and spending time with children. I LOVED it.

Where I’m from:

I was born in Logan, UT and basically grew up in Cache Valley. After living in Utah all my life my family and I recently made the big move to beautiful Lake Havsusu City and we are loving it so far.

Family:

I have been married to my amazing, supportive husband since 2001. We have 4 awesome kids, 2 boys and 2 girls who love to sing and dance.

Interests:

I love music, dance and theater! I have been singing since I could speak. I started performing in plays when I was 12 years old. Since then I have performed in dozens of plays and musicals with university, community and regional theater companies. I absolutely love performing and I am so excited to share the joy of performing with my students. Exercise and fitness are also a big part of my life. I teach a variety of aerobics classes including Zumba, Kickboxing, Cycling, and Yoga. Teaching people how to live healthier lives is extremely rewarding. I also love the outdoors. Hiking, boating, scuba diving and chilling on the beach are some of my favorite pass-times. Lastly, I love to travel!! Most recently my husband I were able to go on a 10 Caribbean cruise and saw so many breath taking sights.  The world is a beautiful place.  

Schooling:

I graduated with a BA Degree in Musical Theater from Weber State University. While in college I had the privilege of performing with two Regional Theater companies, Utah Muscial Theater and Old Lyric Reperatory Company as well as College Light Opera Company which was summerstock theatre. I also had the privilege of performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. 

Since getting married and having kids, I had't made sharing my musical talents a priority in my life until Singers Company came along.  I have been directing now for 4 years and I am thrilled to bring this program to the Lake Havasu community.  What an awesome job I have to help girls  learn, grow, and develop their talents while also building confidence.  Come sing with us!!

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Laguna Niguel, CA. I moved to Ladera Ranch in 2013 with my husband and now currently live in Buckeye, AZ.

Family:

I married my college sweetheart in 2006 and we have 3 beautiful girls that are 3, 5, and 7 years old.

Interests:

I did musical theater as a kid and have always loved to sing and dance. I played tennis in college and still enjoy playing a competitive match. When I’m not shuffling kids to activities I love to cook, read, camp, workout and go to the beach.

Schooling:

I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a B.S. in criminal justice.  My 2 older girls did Singers Company in Rancho Mission Viejo and I’m excited to bring it to the West Valley.

Where I’m from:

I was born in Provo, Utah and raised in Seattle, Washington. I have spent the last 13 years living in Southern California.

Family:

I have been married for 14 years to the love of my life and together we have 4 beautiful children, 1 boy (8) and 3 girls (6, 3, and 2).

Interests:

I love to exercise, teach, read, and play with my children.

Schooling:

I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Microbiology and got my teaching credential. From there I taught High School Biology in LA County for 4 years before having children. I LOVED teaching and am thrilled to be a director with Singers Company and be working with children again.

My oldest daughter started Singers Company when she was 4 and it was amazing to watch her blossom from this shy, not-willing-to-talk-to-adults girl into a confident, energetic one. I have seen what Singers Company did for her self esteem and am thrilled to be able to share this wonderful program with the girls in our area. I feel so blessed to be a part of this program that has impacted my family and look forward to sharing wonderful moments with the girls of the Beach Cities area.

Where I’m from:

I’m Michelle Holdaway, and I’m excited to be the Director of the Carlsbad Singers Company! Originally from Orange County, I moved to Carlsbad, CA in 2012 with my husband and five children.

Family:

Over the years we have seen our older children graduate from High School and move on to college, marriage, and careers. My youngest, Maggie, participated in Singers Company for a couple of years when she was in Elementary School, and now, as a High School student, she will be helping me lead a group of our own! We both enjoy singing and dancing, and working with children. An avid singer, I participated in choirs, took private voice lessons, and even found myself in an opera in college (Carmen).

Interests:

I am passionate about positive influences, inclusion, and the Arts. I hope to help the girls in our group gain confidence, use their voice, and be a shining light to others.

Schooling:

I went to BYU, starting out in Theatre Arts & Secondary Education (so had lots of stage training), but eventually earned a BS in International Relations, after studying 6 months in Jerusalem, Israel, and almost 18 months near Tokyo, Japan. Currently, I sing with a women’s choral group in North County, and in the San Diego Saints Choir.

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Lakewood, CO and Boise, ID. I went to college in Provo, UT and lived briefly in Brazil and Taiwan before settling in my husband's hometown of Huntington Beach where we have been enjoying the sun and sand for 13 years now.

Family:

I grew up with three brothers and now have three amazing boys of my own. I met my husband in an a cappella singing group at BYU and we have been married and making beautiful music and memories together now for 16 years.

Interests:

I love singing with OCMCO, in community and church shows, with my family, and teaching voice whenever I get the chance. I love to go swing dancing with my super talented husband. I love to read (especially fantasy/adventure books with my boys). I love to explore Orange County with my boys, especially Disneyland, the beaches, parks, and museums. I am passionate about finding the gifts and beauty unique to every child, especially those with special needs.

Schooling:

I have a BA in Theatre with a Minor in Music along with extensive courses in education and almost every kind of dance class I could take (Tap, Modern, Broadway, Jazz, Ballroom, Precision, Swing).

I'm so excited to bring Singers Company to Huntington Beach! It is the perfect combination of singing, dancing, teaching, and just enjoying the unique personalities of every child. Music and dance have the ability to connect us, uplift us and reach something deeper inside ourselves that helps us celebrate the joy in life and increase it.

Family:

I am married and have six children, two of which are girls that participate in my own Singers Company.

Interests:

First and foremost I love Singers Company. I also enjoy cooking, the beach, and spending time with my family.

I founded Singers Company after a lifetime of experience as both a student and teacher of music and dance. While growing up in the small town of Merced, California, my mother, Kathy Callister, started a girls' performing group so my sisters and I could experience the joys of learning to sing, dance, and perform.

As a teenager, I was required to prepare for and fund the tuition portion of my future college education. Because of my interest and experience in music and dance and my reluctance to give up my vacation for a "summer job," my mother suggested I start my own performing group for little girls. I realized it could be the perfect way to earn extra money while remaining focused on my studies and other responsibilities. So I started Singer's Company in 1994 and have never stopped.

I love these young girls and the energy for life they have. We sing, we dance, we laugh " they bring such joy to my life and our community. There is so much good that comes from these groups that I felt it was time to share it and make a difference in this world!

Where I’m from:

Grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado but have now lived in Orange County for 20 years.

Family:

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 16 years and am blessed with my two babies: Belle (13 years old) and Hudson (10 years old)

Interests:

Music is really my number one passion in life.  It defines a lot of my journey and how I have found my confidence and identity as who God made me to be.  I have been performing in choirs and theatre groups since the age of 4 but the last 25 years of my life I have been heavily involved in leading worship at my local church. I also love leading in the Kids Worship Ministry there as well.

One of my absolute favorite things to do with my family is to travel to new and exciting places.  We are always on the go! Disneyland is our go to magical destination whenever we get the chance.  My family and I are also big foodies.  We are not opposed to trying adventurous and exciting foods whenever we get the chance!  We also love to cook together as a family and try new things.  Let’s just say we love new adventures!

Schooling:

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Corban University in Oregon.

This degree allowed me to work at such amazing places as The Denver Post, Worship Leader Magazine and Saddleback Church. My career has been heavily steeped in music and production so I can’t wait to share my experience and knowledge as a woman who used to be that little girl who struggled with insecurity and confidence issues.  I only wish I could have had Singers Company in my life as a little girl to help build my confidence and help me find my voice early on.  I can’t wait to watch these little girls shine!

 

Where I’m from:

I grew up In Orange County, California.

Family:

I met my husband in college and we’ve been married for almost 9 years. We have a daughter, Norah, who is 5 years old and has loved being apart of Singers Company this last year. She loves Barbies, gymnastics, and crafts. I have a son, Pierce, who is 2 years old. He loves trains, riding his bike, and Spider-Man. I’m also due to have a baby boy any day now (end of May) which is very exciting!

Interests:

I’ve always loved musicals. I grew up performing in plays throughout Elementary School like Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz. I love to cook, bake, do crafts with my kids, and go to Disneyland. I also enjoy traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures. My family and I love going to the beach, swimming, paddle boarding and anything water related.

Schooling:

I attended Brigham Young University in Utah for two years and then decided to trade the snow for the sand and transfer to Brigham Young University in Hawaii. I graduated from BYU Hawaii with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I taught third grade for three years until I had my daughter. I’ve spent the last six years tutoring elementary aged students in math, reading, and writing.

I’m excited to be apart of Singers Company this year as a director in Laguna Niguel. I’ve loved seeing my daughter make new friends, learn new songs, and gain more confidence on stage! It’s been so fun watching my daughter be apart of it and now I get to join in on the fun!

Where I’m from:

I’ve lived in Merced my whole life, and I love it.  One of my favorite things about Merced is our cultural diversity--we have amazing people here!

Family:

I have three wonderful siblings: my older brother Daniel, older sister Jessica, and younger sister Lucy. We all love reading, and we always dance around the kitchen when we’re supposed to be doing the dishes.

Interests:

I’ve performed in over 60 Singers Company shows, and I love being a Singers Company girl!  I am so excited to continue Singers Company for girls here in Merced so they can have the same wonderful experience!

I toured with the Young Leaders Performing Arts Company dancing ballet, ballroom, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop, modern, and cultural dance for four years. I currently dance with the Company at Merced Academy of Dance studying ballet, modern, and contemporary.

I love to read! Some of my favorites include Jane Austen and books from the Proper Romance series. I take any chance I can to get outdoors and hike! I love to hike and backpack in Yosemite, the Redwoods, Zion, The Emigrant Wilderness, and any other beautiful place! 

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Orange County and lived there my whole life, until moving out to the Murrieta/Temecula area a year ago. My family and I are loving the new area and are enjoying getting settled, meeting friends, getting involved in school and sports, and feeling like a part of the community! 

Family:

My husband and I have been together for 18 years, married for 12 years. We have 5 kids! Our boys are Wyatt, Jackson and Owen. And our girls are Cassidy and Savannah. Our lives are definitely crazy with so many kids all in school and different sports/activities, but we love it!! In our free time, we enjoy hiking as a family, swimming in our pool, and watching the show Survivor!

Interests:

I love kids, so I always enjoy helping out at school and in my kids sports leagues! I am also a cheer coach for my daughters Pop Warner cheer team!! Coaching cheer is truly one of the funnest, most rewarding things! I love seeing kids faces light up when you talk to them about their day or when they master a new skill you’ve taught them! I can’t wait to experience this with my Singers Company girls too! I also really enjoy taking and editing pictures, working on DIY house projects, and gardening! My husband and I grow over 40 different kinds of herbs, fruits and vegetables in our backyard!

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Southern California.

Family:

My husband, Mike, and I met while working on an ambulance. We started as partners on the job and ended up as partners for life!

Interests:

I enjoy traveling, boating, camping and hula dancing as well as singing. I also volunteer regularly in community events that support families for various causes.

Schooling:

I studied Psychology and worked in the medical field for several years, on the ambulance, in the ER, and in medical offices such as Veterinary, Optometry, Chiropractic and Internal Medicine.

I have been singing my entire life. I can't remember a time when I didn't have a song in my head or wasn't singing. I also grew up doing all kinds of dance. I never participated in any musicals or chorale groups because I was very shy. Finally in my late teens, I took voice lessons and started to sing in church. I use to make up songs as I sang them when I was very young. When I saw my daughter doing this, who was also very shy, I knew I had to find a place that would nurture and support her desire to sing. I knew we had found something magical after her first Singers Company class. She was happy and sang the whole way home. Over the next few weeks I saw my daughter start to come out of her shell and I knew we were in the right place. I also knew that I wanted to be a Singers Company director some day. I adore children, they are special little people and I love to see the world through their eyes. They have such fun personalities and their innocence is so sweet. I am delighted to be a Singers Company director and look forward to seeing your girls blossom and grow!

Where I’m from:

I am from Eugene, Oregon, home of the University of Oregon.. go Ducks! I often visit my family and hometown, but I love sunny California :)

Family:

My husband, Brian, and I have a very active and adventurous family of 6! We love the outdoors and sports, from hiking to playing volleyball, TaeKwanDo to golf, camping to Wii bowling. We also enjoy traveling and exploring small towns.

Interests:

I am a planner and love traditions, but I'm also learning to be as spontaneous as my husband. We spend most of our time supporting our children in their sports, scouts and school activities, and I get to spend my extra time immersed in musical capacities, such as Directing our Church Choir, teaching voice lessons and participating in choirs, and singing for various activities.

I have been singing since I can remember. I was also a competitive gymnast during elementary school, and later used my tumbling skills in high school cheerleading. I'm a songwriter, recording artist and performer. I released an independent pop album, The Break of Dawn, in 2000. I've sung with a Jazz Band, a Blues Band, and earned 2nd Place in Wannabe Wicked at Universal Studios in honor of the Broadway Musical Wicked. I have over 20 years experience coaching children in Cheerleading, Dance, Gymnastics, Jump Rope and Voice. I am so excited to Direct Singers Company and continue to share my love for singing and performance with these awesome girls!

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Mission Viejo, CA.

Family:

I have been married for 14 years and have 3 children. My daughter has loved being a part of Singers Company for the past 2 years.

Interests:

I love people! I love to teach children, spend time being silly with my friends, dance around the house with my kids to loud music, whistle classical tunes, and run.

Schooling:

I graduated from BYU with a B.S. in Psychology.

I learned to love music and rhythm at a young age from being part of a big, musical family where I have many memories standing around the piano while my mom would teach me and my sisters to harmonize. When I was young, I was always so nervous to sing in public and would shy away from opportunities that came my way. If only we would've had something like Singers Company back then! Music is such an essential part of my life, it makes me happy and I see how much my own children need it and use it to express themselves through song and dance.

After college, I taught second and third grade at a local private school and have served as the children's chorister (ages 3-11) for several years at my church. More recently, I served as a leader over the 1-3 year olds and now I'm so excited to become a director and combine two things I love: music and teaching children!

I signed my daughter up for Singers Company two years ago and after the first performance, knew this was something special and something I wanted to be a part of. I have seen my daughter grow tremendously over the past few years. She is more confident in who she is and feels so safe and comfortable in the non-competitive environment Singers Company provides. It's a place where any girl can come to find joy in music and dance, make new friends, have fun, and be who they are! I'm so excited to be part of such a wholesome, uplifting organization that inspires little girls to grow in such a positive way.

Where I’m from:

I was born in Provo, Utah and raised in Seattle, Washington. I have spent the last 13 years living in Southern California.

Family:

I have been married for 14 years to the love of my life and together we have 4 beautiful children, 1 boy (8) and 3 girls (6, 3, and 2).

Interests:

I love to exercise, teach, read, and play with my children.

Schooling:

I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Microbiology and got my teaching credential. From there I taught High School Biology in LA County for 4 years before having children. I LOVED teaching and am thrilled to be a director with Singers Company and be working with children again.

My oldest daughter started Singers Company when she was 4 and it was amazing to watch her blossom from this shy, not-willing-to-talk-to-adults girl into a confident, energetic one. I have seen what Singers Company did for her self esteem and am thrilled to be able to share this wonderful program with the girls in our area. I feel so blessed to be a part of this program that has impacted my family and look forward to sharing wonderful moments with the girls of the Beach Cities area.

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Provo, Utah, but I have also lived in South Korea and Dallas and Plano, Texas. I currently enjoy living in Parker, Colorado.

Family:

I grew up in a very loving and musical family. My mom was a performer and my dad wrote music for a living. My husband and I have four children, three of whom are grown.  We have one daughter still at home who is a Singers Company graduate! Our family is the center of our lives, and we jump at any opportunity to spend time together playing games, reading, cooking, going on travel adventures or being active in the mountains. Our children love to sing, and play the piano and other musical instruments.

Interests:

Music and performing were the biggest part of my life while growing up and into my early adulthood. I was constantly in musical theatre productions, doing gigs and recording various albums. As I began to have more children, my passion shifted to teaching. I taught voice and piano in various capacities for 25+ years and I have been a full time substitute teacher for seven years. I love children and being part of the process of their growth in talents and also social and emotional skills. I am so excited to be a part of Singers Company because the philosophies are so connected to my own of creating a loving and fun atmosphere while teaching how to perform.

Schooling:

I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts  in Musical Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University and have studied voice for most of my life.

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in the Philippines. In 1991 I enrolled at Brigham Young University-Hawaii and have lived in Hawaii ever since, except for 4 years when we lived in Virginia while my husband attended law school.

Family:

I come from a family of 10 children. We all sing and play the piano. My father was my first piano teacher when I was 5 years old. I’ve been married to my best friend Aaron for 29 wonderful years and we have 6 children, 2 boys and 4 girls. Plus we’ve also gained a daughter-in-law and son-in-law.

Interests:

I am passionate about music. Aside from my Singers Company group, I have 25 piano students, a combined boys and girls choir and a women's A Cappella group. I love to dance, sing and play the piano, and have the most fun when I can do it all together J I love cooking, scrapbooking, throwing parties, and spending time with my husband and kids.

Schooling:

I have an Associate's Degree in Piano Instruction and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have taught private piano lessons and choir groups for the past 20+ years.

I started Singers Company in September of 2012 and have enjoyed everything about it! I have seen my girls transform from being shy and tentative to being confident, happy, outgoing, and talented performers. Singers Company is such a wonderful program for girls. I am having as much fun as my girls.

As a young girl, I always loved performing in front of an audience, whether dancing, singing or playing the piano. I've been part of musical plays and musical productions all through my high school and college years and really enjoyed myself. Although I work, I'm glad I am at home doing things that I love to do- teaching music!

Where I’m from:

Hi! I’m Melissa Smith and I’m a South Jersey girl who loves the mountain west. My family recently lived in Las Vegas and now have relocated to Idaho for work -and we are so happy to be here! 

I love the sunshine and beaches out west, and am glad to once again have the leaves crunching under my feet during a beautiful fall October day! I’ve been teaching Singers Company for 6 years, along with a stint in Pre-K music, and it is honestly just so much fun! I love seeing the girls shine and watching a program come together- it’s magic every time!

Family:

My husband and I have been married for 23 years and I’m a busy mom of 4 amazing teenagers. They’re my favorite humans! In fact, my 3 girls are the reason I found Singers Company in the first place. They all grew up in and graduated from Singers Company and still randomly sing and dance their favorite songs- I love it!

Interests:

I’m constantly reading and am a huge bibliophile. In essentials, I love reading, writing, the outdoors, my family and friends- and singing, of course! 

I have a deep and abiding love of all things British - especially Premier League Football- Go Liverpool!  I sang for three years with the Las Vegas Master Singers, the choir in-residence at the Smith Center for the Las Vegas Philharmonic. That was an absolute dream come true! And in this new phase of my life in Idaho, I’m also a professional working mom, who writes blogs, and represents a nationally growing brand; which just goes to show that we all have lots of untapped talents to explore!

Schooling:

I graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Health Promotion and Education. I’ve used my planning and implementation skillset to work in the non-profit sector with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, own a Dream Diners franchise, teach Pre-K music as a private contractor, and now help run brand partnerships for Shelfology.com- which is so, so fun.

Singers Company has been and continues to be an absolute light- my happiest place- as I’ve worked with all of the amazing families and girls who have come through my classes in the last 6 years! I love the mission and purpose, and time and time again, as I  see the confidence and pure joy in each little face, I am so glad to be part of this! It has given me a chance to lift and love, and build happiness and confidence in my little piece of the world. Come talk to me and see what all the fun is about!

Where I’m from:

I grew up all over the country as an Air Force brat!  I loved my childhood!  My parents made every move an adventure, and we got to see and experience so much culture through the years.

Family:

I am the oldest (and only girl) of four children.  I met and married the love of my life in college.  He has the biggest heart of anyone I know and makes me laugh every day of my life.  We have three children—2 boys with a girl sandwiched in the middle—and a goldendoodle.

Interests:

I love outdoor activities, music, baking, reading, traveling, crafting, playing games, and spending as much time as I can with my family! We love to make even the mundane an adventure!

Schooling:

I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education and have taught school officially for over 10 years.  I volunteer weekly in my children’s classrooms and teach children weekly through my church group, as well as teaching these sweet girls in Singers Company.  I also train teachers become better at what they already do.  I just can’t get away from it; teaching is in my heart and soul!

Why I became a director:  I fell in love with Singers Company when my own little girl joined years ago.  She’s on the quieter side, and I watched her confidence grow through being in this group.  I was amazed when she stood up at that first performance and sang with confidence.  The pride on her face afterwards made my heart swell.  As I’ve directed my group through the years, I have seen this happen to many girls: Girls who won’t even look me in the eye during the first couple of practices, stand in June and sing a solo in front of a crowd of 200 people and don’t even bat an eye at it.  It’s pretty incredible to watch!

We live in a world where girls are constantly being told they’re not good enough.  They’re not skinny enough.  They’re not pretty enough.  They’re not talented enough.  Our girls ARE beautiful.  They ARE special.  They ARE good enough.  Just the way they are!  Singers Company helps these girls develop confidence in their own beauty and in their own talents.  As a Singers Company director, I hope to instill a confidence that will last a lifetime because they are amazing; and confident girls turn into confident women, who can make a huge difference in this world!

Where I’m from:

My name is Jody, and I grew up on a farm in Waterloo, IL.

Family:

I have 2 daughters, Leah 16 & Jenna 5.  I love spending time with my girls, whether it’s swimming, riding bikes, going for walks, or watching a movie together.

Interests:

Some of my favorite things are summer nights, fall campfires, all Italian food, ice cream, a good chick-flick, all things beach, and quoting lines from Friends!

Schooling:

I graduated from Waterloo High School, and received my Bachelors in Marketing from St. Louis University.

I have loved music and singing since I was a little girl.  I grew up singing around the piano with my 3 older sisters. I sang in chorus all through school, and was a member of the Show Choir.  I made All-State and All-State Honors my junior & senior year of high school.  I received a music scholarship to attend St. Louis University and was selected to sing with the SLU Mastersinger’s Choir. This elite group traveled to Spain & France on a concert tour as well as performed locally around St. Louis.  After college, my sister and I co-founded an invitational choir within our community called Hometown Harmony.  We have 45 members and perform 2 concerts per year.  We’ve always tried to incorporate children into our concerts.  It brings me joy to watch a child sing and perform, but it’s truly magical when a child transforms inside and their confidence begins to grow.  That’s when their passion kicks in!  I’m so excited to bring Singers Company to the children of my community!

 

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Blue Springs, MO. I was the third of nine children.

Family:

It was always my dream to be a mom, and I have been blessed with some of the best kids around! Yes, I’m biased! I have 3 boys and 2 girls. My daughter, Karleigh, passed away in 2005 after many health challenges. She continues to inspire my life in many different ways. My husband and I have been married 3 years. He has 3 adult children who are wonderful. I am grateful for the blended family we have created!

Interests:

In 2014, while living in North Carolina, I had the incredible opportunity to be a Singers Company director for 3 years. I LOVED directing all the sweet girls in my class, especially my own daughter! I was sad when I had to let it go so I could pursue a nursing degree, but knew that was the best choice for my family and I.

In 2021, my family moved back to MO, close to where I grew up. I had always thought about starting another Singers Company group, and now it is finally time.

I absolutely LOVE the mission and goal of Singers Company! Building the confidence in young girls not only inspires them to be their best and to share their voice, but also those around them. This includes me as their director! I learn so much from them! Their smiles are contagious! I have seen firsthand how Singers Company can give young girls confidence and an opportunity to shine!

Schooling:

I graduated as an Registered Nurse from Watts School of Nursing in North Carolina in May of 2020. I was able to get through my rigorous coursework as a single mom, thanks to the generous and amazing support of the best parents in the world! I have spent most of my time as a nurse working in hospitals (pediatrics to adults), but currently work in an outpatient surgery center. I love my patients of all ages!

Where I’m from:

I was born in Utah, but moved around a lot!! I have lived in California, Virginia, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, the Dominican Republic, New York and now in New Jersey.

Family:

I am married and have three children. Madeline who is eighteen and Daniel and Ryan, who are 16 year old twins.

Interests:

I love spending time with my family, reading, being outside, and music. I love summertime...swimming, vacations, bbq's, etc.

Schooling:

I graduated with a bachelors in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish.

I am so excited to be a director of Singers Company! From the moment that I heard about it, I knew that I wanted to be part of this great organization! I grew up in a home filled with music. My mother is an accomplished cellist and has played in the Loudoun Symphony for many years. I took piano from the time I was eight and was involved in choirs and school performances throughout my childhood.

Now that I am a mother, I have a great desire for my children to grow up with the same opportunities that I had. I also want to share this opportunity with others. We live in a wonderful family-friendly town. I feel so strongly that this will be such an amazing program in this area. One that will influence so many for good.

Family:

I am married to my high school sweetheart—who happens to be the most amazing man! Together we are raising our six children and trying our best to savor the traditions and memories we create with them.

Interests:

My mother tells me I began dancing and singing as soon as I could walk and talk! From ballet and tap to cheerleading and acting on stage or in front of a screen, I have enjoyed the art of expression!

I absolutely thrive when spending quality time with my family. Traditions and family trips or plain old-fashioned game nights are some of my favorite things to do with my tiny army. I cherish the moments I get to spend one-on-one with my husband. I love to read, decorate, dance, organize and plan events.

Schooling:

I have a BA from Brigham Young University-Idaho. I have taught for 20 years, from preschool to high school and everywhere in between.

I am thrilled to be a part of Singers Company.  Being able to inspire confidence and friendships in a safe and fun environment is such a wonderful opportunity. Each girl’s voice matters and deserves to be heard. I look forward to the chances we will have to let the spotlight shine on the girls and the privilege it is to watch them glow!

Where I’m from:

Hi!  I’m Natalie Glynn!   I am a New Hampshire native, raised in the small town of Gorham, New Hampshire along with my 2 sisters.  I lived there for most of my life until 2011, when the circus called!  My husband and I ran away with the circus in 2011 when we joined up with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Gold Unit.  He played bass in the show-band, and I taught the K-2 students as well as the nursery children.  That has been one of the most exciting adventures of my life!  We traveled the country, were in a side band that performed in many of the different towns we visited and got to be in a family that would forever change our lives!  When the show closed we returned to NH and I taught at the Whitefield Elementary School until our big move to Las Vegas in 2018.  I am loving all this sunshine and thoroughly enjoying not having to shovel feet of snow in the winter! 

Family:

I am enjoying married life with my incredible husband Danny.  So far, our family consists of our two cats, Alice and Figaro and our dog Alfie.  I am the youngest of 3, and Dan is the youngest of 6.  We have nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, parents and a grandmother in various states.  We get to visit with everyone during the winter holidays together.  I am fortunate enough to have summers off as a teacher and am able to see many of our relatives over the summer.  Even though there is great distance between us physically,  we remain close. 

Interests:

I love singing, playing my ukulele at home and in my classroom with my kindergarten students.  I enjoy cooking, watching movies and spending time with my family.   I am incredibly passionate about teaching and working with young children.  Snow cones at the Purple Penguin are my favorite weekend treat on Sundays!  Elvis Presley is my favorite singer of all time, I have been collecting/loving his music since I was around 4 years old.  My favorite place to visit is Storyland in Glen NH.  I still get a season pass there and go as much as possible with my family during the summer break! 

Schooling:

I attended Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH.  I originally intended to go to school to teach music, but changed my path to Elementary Education K-8 and am so glad I did!  I get to teach all subjects and incorporate music and movement into everyday routine.  I graduated from PSU Cum Laude in 2009 and I have been working with children both in a traditional and a non-traditional setting.

Where I’m from:

I'm a Nevadan through and through! I was born in Fallon, NV then at a young age my family moved to Ely and then into McGill where I claim I'm from! I love Nevada and it is soooo good to be HOME again!! I'm so happy to be living right next to the Beautiful Ruby Mountains today! I was raised on a Ranch and am so grateful for the many opportunities and experiences I have gained from having a Ranching background! I currently enjoy being a Ranch Wife and raising our 6 kiddos with this amazing lifestyle!

Family:

I have been married to a hardworking and very devoted man for the last 15 years (how is that even possible)!! I am so lucky to have married the man of my dreams! He has taken such good care of me and our 6 beautiful children. We are even now with 3 boys and 3 girls!!! (Shad 13, Wade 11, Keeli 10, Leona 7, Zane 5, Oriana 4 mo) We have been immensely blessed with the ability to live and work in an environment that allows our family to spend so much time together. We firmly believe that a Ranch is the best place to raise a family, teach and learn the value of hard work and that working is fun. Our motto is "If you don't love it, why do it?" We truly do love every part of what we do and are very grateful that we can include our family while doing it!

Interests:

I love being a wife and mother. I enjoy watching my family have a good time. We love pretend play, reading a good book together, working hard and seeing the fruits of our labors. Some of my hobbies include sewing, quilting, crocheting, capturing memories, reading, riding horses, roping, branding, jogging, and witnessing Our Fathers creations unfold before me. The beauty of the earth never ceases to amaze me. These are just a few, life is so good and we have much to be grateful for!

Schooling:

At an early age I knew that I wanted to be surrounded by babies and children. I babysat for many different families at a very early age. I knew that my calling in life was going to involve children and influencing their lives for the better. I started my degree in elementary education but The Lord had different plans for me and I ended up getting married and bringing His sweet spirits into this world. I am so excited to begin this journey with Singers Company to teach the girls that they are important and that their voice matters. The knowledge that I hope to instill in each and every one of them is that God loves them and wants them to "SHINE".

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida to a Bolivian mother and a die hard New York Yankee fan father. We moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when i was 14 years old and at 18 years old i traded the southern charm for the majestic mountains of Provo, Utah. In 2005 I moved to LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, where i currently live and I LOVE it!

Family:

I am married to the man of my dreams and we have 3 cute kiddos. Kate, Lucy and Mason. They keep me young and are the joys of my life!

Interests:

I love spending time with my family and my friends. I love going on dates. I enjoy experimenting in photography and capturing the simple things in life. I love to sing at the top of my lungs and i love to dance like nobody is watching [along with my girls]. I like to craft and sew. I love the summer and I love pool parties. I like to bake and I'm always up for buttered popcorn a good chick flick. I love to dream, I love fresh flowers and antique shops. And i love to learn new things and challenge myself!

I'm so excited to be a part of the Singer's Company family! Raising my daughters with confidence, poise, happiness and the love for music and dance have been on my mind before I even had children and i feel like Singer's Company teaches them this. It allows these beautiful girls to be themselves, make new friends and have fun while learning the beauty of singing and dancing. Singer's Company is the perfect platform to raising beautiful, confident girls who contribute happiness to their own life and lives around them. Even the simple smiles of these sweet little girls transform others and promote positive attitudes in everyone around them. I love everything that Singer's Company represents!

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and my family has been here since the early 1900’s!

Family:

I have been married for 12 years to my incredible husband and we have three kids -  boy/girl twins and a curly haired little boy!

Interests:

My favorite thing will always be spending time with my family! I love to travel to new places! Seeing the beauty and exploring National Parks is one of my favorites and it feels so good to be outside. I also like playing soccer, hiking, working out, and going on dates and trying new restaurants with my husband.

I have loved singing and dancing ever since I was a little girl! My very favorite part of church was singing time. My family said I was always singing when I was little, and I still am! My daughter just had her very first performance with Singers Company this Winter and I told my husband “I’m going to do this!” I am so excited I get to hang out and have fun with these girls while helping them learn and grow through music! I want to share my love of singing and dancing with them. Singers Company is so awesome to put together an amazing program that not only teaches these girls how to sing and dance but also provides an environment for them to grow confident and be proud of what they have accomplished. I’m so excited to be a part of it!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in East Wenatchee, Washington, went to college in Utah, lived in the Bay Area, and now we call Sparks home!

Family:

I met my sweet husband in College and we have been married almost 6 years. We have two precious children, a 5-year old red-headed daughter named Madelynn, who is as fiery as her hair, and a sweet little 18 month old boy, Zachary. They adore each other and we adore them!

Interests:

Anything outside! We love camping and hiking, and are so excited to be near mountains here in Sparks! I also love running, playing tennis, reading, baking, and playing games with my family. As long as I'm with people I love, I think I could enjoy just about anything!

Schooling:

I got my Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University in Spanish Teaching. I taught Spanish in a Dual Immersion Program when I lived in Utah and absolutely loved it!. I did musical theater in High School and choir throughout High School and college. I also had many teaching experiences throughout my life. I've always felt like being a teacher is like being on a stage, always performing for my students to keep them engaged, and it is something that invigorates me.

I am so excited to be a part of Singer's Company. I've recently felt so drawn to the program and I look forward to being a part of something special and powerful!

Where I’m from:

I was “Sooner born and Sooner bred” in Oklahoma City, and grew up witnessing just how strong Oklahomans really are! There truly is no place like home!

Family:

My husband Ryan and I have been married almost 13 years, and we have the 3 best kids in the whole world! Saylor, our oldest daughter is 15. Our middle child and only son Samuel is 12, and our youngest girl is Evie, who is 9 already!

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have an aunt that owned a successful dance studio nearby. Having had such a positive experience in dance growing up, there was no question that when I had each of my girls, I wanted to give them the same opportunity that was given to me! So many life lessons I learned there- commitment, teamwork, and tenacity to name a few! My love of stage performance and also for music started there as a competitive dancer, and what a joy it is to watch my own girls making those same memories today!

My son Samuel loves all things sports and is gearing up to begin his Spring baseball season! A perfect day for me is sitting outside in my fold-up chair, in the beautiful Oklahoma weather (with a Diet Coke in hand), watching my boy play ball! The experiences our entire family have had, opportunities to travel, and friendships we’ve made through dance and baseball have been some of life’s biggest blessings! I try to live each new day in gratitude for this crazy and amazing life!

Interests:

I am passionate about the inclusion of ALL girls, and recognize they are our future! Now more than ever, our precious girls need a “safe place to land” in a group of like-minded girls to lift up and encourage one another! I love that Singers Company focuses so strongly to reiterate, our focus is not on competing with each other or even our performances, but to instill a sense of confidence in each one of our special group members. Singers Company is so much fun!

Schooling:

I went to the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the OU College of Nursing in 2003.

Where I’m from:

I am from quaint little Farmington, UT. We currently live in Belton, TX.

Family:

I am a momma to 6 incredibly awesome kids-3 boys and 3 girls! Things are a bit wild and crazy but I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. I have an rockstar husband that supports me in all my "hobbies" and I am so grateful for that. We have recently moved from Kaysville Utah, where I directed my first Singers Company group, to central Texas! I am so excited to bring Singers Company to Belton and Temple!

Interests:

I grew up with music all around me. I studied voice and performed on stage for musical theater. I even got to fulfill my love for performing on stage while being a mom to 4 kids-rockstar husband! I just love music and performance! It's in my blood. I also love to dance and grow up performing ballet on stage as well. I love to sit and watch movies with my kids-currently we are watching The Great British Baking Show together and LOVE it! I also love to exercise and am currently an instructor at my local gym. Meeting new people and friends is wonderful and I enjoy making new connections. I love to just BE with my family-singing, dancing, play games, and watching movies together!

Schooling:

I graduated from BYU Marriott School of Business with a degree in Human Resources.

Singers Company SERIOUSLY rocks my world!!! What an incredible program! I have witnessed the amazing benefits that come from this program that promotes EACH GIRL INDIVIDUALLY and CELEBRATES them. I love that it is non-competitive and that it is wholesome and good. We always have the BEST music coupled with darling dances and one-of-a-kind costumes. There just isn't anything like Singers Company! I can't wait to start singin' and dancin' here in Texas!!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Sandy, UT, but moved to the Saint George area with my family during high school.  I met my husband in 2002, we were married in 2003 and have since lived in Cedar City, UT, Saint George, UT, Boston, MA, Mckinney, TX, Keller, TX, and now Argyle, TX .  We plan to make this area our permanent home.  LOVE TX!

Family:

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 17 years and we have 4 awesome kids ( 1 boy and 3 girls).  Once my oldest girl got involved in Singers I knew it would be something we'd be doing for many years with all my girls - we love it so much and I love the confidence it gave my girls from an early age!  We are a very active family and enjoy traveling together and playing all kinds of sports and being outside.  We just love being together in general. 

Interests:

I've been dancing my whole life and music is a constant in our home!  I'm a firm believer in kitchen dance parties and being silly with my kids.  I also love to read, bake, exercise, organize, the color yellow, sunflowers, playing tennis, and planning a good party! 

Schooling:

I went to college at Dixie State University and Southern Utah University.  I set out to become a teacher, but took a random law class and loved it so much that I switched to studying law and got my paralegal degree.  Although soon after graduating, I became a mom and took that on full time.  Ironically, I never used my paralegal degree, and I now teach!   I started homeschooling my kids two years ago and have absolutely LOVED it!  We are busy busy busy, but wouldn't have it any other way.

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in the beautiful mountains of Utah. Since I’ve been married we've lived all over the US and in South Korea while my husband was serving in the military and we were attending school. We decided to make Texas our home, and have been here for 7 years already and LOVE it!

Family:

I’m married to my best friend and we have 6 amazing kiddos!  Two girls and four boys ranging in age from 2-19! We all love music and it is a constant presence in our home in some way or another.

Interests:

I love music in all forms and thrive when I am able to teach it! There is so much joy that comes from helping to instill a love of music in others! I have directed Singers Company groups in Chicago IL, Rockwall TX, and now here in Haslet! Its my favorite!

I also love the outdoors - biking, hiking, swimming, camping, beach days...just being outside! I love chocolate, pjs, cute shoes, good music, kids, sunshine, hammocks, and the smell of a new book.

Where I’m from:

I grew up as a country girl in Montana but got to Texas as soon as I could after bouncing around to Utah, Alaska, and Massachusetts! We've been in Texas for 10 years and are proud to call it home!

Family:

My husband and I have been married for 17 years and we have 3 kiddos (2 girls, 1 boy). Our family motto is to "Work hard, Play hard" and we find they often go hand-in-hand! We have a hobby ranch in the country where we work up a sweat doing lots of projects plus a fair share of playing and just enjoying being outdoors. We love DIY home projects, Saturdays on the soccer fields, skiing, beach trips, and celebrating ALL the holidays!

Interests:

I love putting my creativity to work in many ways (party planning, digital design, scrapbooking, home decorating) and I LOVE music...always have!  I learned from my mom (who taught piano for 40 years) how to sing, play piano and organ. I taught piano lessons alongside her during my high school years. I was a percussionist (still am "unofficially" ... just ask my kids! I am always "drumming" on something: the steering wheel, the kitchen counter, or their bellies before bedtime!) I've always been a sucker for a good beat! I teach my kids piano and we are often practicing a song to sing at church or dancing around the house with microphones.

Schooling:

I graduated from BYU (Utah) in 2008 with a Bachelor's in Secondary Education and Health and a minor in Driver's Education. In short, I taught junior high 'Health' and high school Drivers Education before becoming a mom! I LOVE to teach in various capacities... and I find it really true that "to teach is to learn"...there is always something more to learn!

I am a BIG believer in the positive, influential power of music!  It is both a research-based fact and an intangible truth! There are so many things from my childhood that are long forgotten, but it baffles (and humors) me at times the things I remember that were put to song! They are still vivid in my mind accompanied by happy memories! I love that Singers Company provides a space where young girls can share their voice and create happy memories, learning valuable skills along the way. Happy girls can change the world! Over many years, I've watched my nieces, daughters of many friends and my own girls participate and perform in Singers Company...they all radiate light and joy! What a wonderful gift for me to be able to teach, love and have a front-row seat to watch these awesome girls SHINE!

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Southern California. I have been in Austin, Texas for 3 1/2 years now and I LOVE IT!

Family:

I have been married for 14 years and have 4 children (1 boy and 3 girls) who I just adore.

Interests:

I love to be outside at the beach (now the pool), bike riding and doing anything crafty!

Schooling:

I graduated from The University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

I am a Singers Company director because I love what Singer's Company is all about. I want to be a part of celebrating the Star in each girl! I truly believe that in this non-competitive environment where each girl can explore music through singing and dancing, not only will they build self confidence but they create memories and friendships that will last a life time. I know that encouragement and compliments during this impressionable time will make all the difference in their little lives. Thank you for allowing me to share in the joy of this process. I LOVE SINGER'S COMPANY!!!!!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Coto de Caza, CA and then lived in Ladera Ranch, CA for many years. We now live in Alpine, Ut.

Family:

My husband, Adam and I have been married for 25 years. We have 5 daughters who range in age from 23 to 16 and one son who is 13 years old. We also have a son in law, married to our oldest daughter.

Interests:

I love to water ski, eat out, spend time with my family, sing, dance, and decorate my home.

Schooling:

I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Audiology.

I am a Singers Company director because I love Singers Company and have seen it work in my own daughters' lives, and the lives of hundreds of girls as I have been a director in California the past 10 years. All 5 of my daughters participated as young girls and they LOVED it! Their confidence in their ability to perform increased immensely through opportunities to sing and dance and perform solos in performances. The confidence which my girls have gained has translated into other areas of their lives as they have continued to grow. There is a lot of joy which comes from music. You can't help but feel happy when you are singing or dancing. It is great that these girls get to experience that joy at a young age and that they get to feel how music can bless their lives and the lives of those around them. The fact that Singers Company allows every girl to shine makes it that much more amazing. Every girl can feel like she is a star. There is no competition with any of the other girls in the group. It is a wonderful thing. I can’t wait to continue as a Singers Company director in Alpine, UT. It has become a huge part of my family’s life and I can’t wait to bring it to more families in our community!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Lake Forest, CA but moved to Cedar Hills, UT two years ago.

Family:

I am married to an amazing husband and we have 3 boys ages 14, 12, and 16 months.

Interests:

I love paddle boarding. I love the beach. I love water. I love family dance parties. I LOVE FOOD! I love the color green. But mostly I love family movie nights and hanging out with my boys.

Music has always been a huge part of my life. My parents even joke that while my mom was pregnant with me, I would kick to the beat when music was playing! Being a part of a very musically talented family gave me many opportunities to strengthen this gift. Some of my best memories are singing with my siblings and parents. Music can touch people like nothing else can. Being a former preschool teacher, I'm excited to combine my love of kids and music to be a part of the Singers Company Team!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Utah. I have always loved working with kids. I have been a substitute teacher for the last 12 years.

Family:

I am a mom of three fantastic kids! In 2004 we moved to Texas. After 18 years of living, and loving Texas, we got to come back home! We recently moved to Farmington, and we are so glad to be here.

Interests:

My family and I love the outdoors. So Utah is a great place to be! I love to travel, snow ski, go boating, hiking, do crafts, dance, and sing!

Music and performing has always been part of my life! At three years old I was performing “Suzy Snowflake”! I have been singing and dancing ever since. I am so grateful for what music performance did for me as a young person, and I love sharing that joy and happiness with others.

Schooling:

I graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in child development. I have always loved working with kids.

Seven years ago I started my Singers Company journey! For seven years I have seen girls lives changed, friendships built, confidence gained, and girls empowered!! I love being with these young people and watching them succeed and SHINE!!

Where I’m from:

I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona but have lived in Utah for 23 years.

Family:

My husband and I have been married for over 22 years and have 5 amazing children (Madalyn 18 years old; Austin 16 years old; Jaron 15 years old; Evie 12 years old; & Lily 11 years old).

Interests:

I enjoy singing, running, hiking, kickboxing, yoga, exercising, reading, teaching, playing board games, and watching good movies! I especially enjoy spending time with my family!

Schooling:

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music from BYU.  My instrument is my voice! I have always loved singing and have participated in various choirs and vocal groups! While being a stay-at-home mom, I taught voice lessons off and on for several years.  In 2016, I was offered the music teaching job at the Elementary school my kids go to in Riverton, UT. I truly enjoy teaching children and instilling in them a love and appreciation for music!  I am excited to begin my adventure with Singers Company and I hope that singing can become a happy place for the girls that I teach!

Where I’m from:

I was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Merced, California.

Family:

While in college, I went on a Study Abroad to Jerusalem where I met my husband, Brad. We finished school and then moved to Chicago (Naperville) where we had two beautiful little girls (Maggie (5) and Lizzy (2)). In 2013, we moved to Fruit Heights, UT. I've been married for 7 years and enjoy being able to stay home and be a full-time mom. We recently welcomed our first son, James (3 months) last November.

Interests:

I LOVE music. I began taking piano lessons at the age of 5 and participated in my older sister's singing groups as a young girl. I participated in band, choir, and drama programs during my secondary school years. I loved performing in musicals and singing in choirs. In High School, I really focused on piano. I love being outdoors: hiking, running, swimming, playing tennis, going to the park- especially with my family.

Schooling:

I auditioned at Brigham Young University to be in the Piano Performance major in 2005 and was accepted . I started studying with Dr. Richard Anderson my Freshman year, but decided to explore some other areas of study while continuing to take lessons from Dr. Anderson on the side. I ended up getting my Bachelor of Science in Family Finance, with a Mathematics minor from Brigham Young University.

I am so excited to be directing Singers Company once again! I LOVED my girls in Naperville and am so excited to be bringing such a wonderful opportunity to the girls in Fruit Heights. I love how the girls get praised and reinforced for every effort in class. It really builds their confidence and is such a positive experience for everyone involved. The performances are so much fun! We need more happy people in the world- and Singers Company is really strengthening these young girls!

Where I’m from:

I was born in Provo, Utah. I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico as well as Sandy, Utah. I now call Kaysville home. I absolutely love it here!

Family:

I am married to the most amazing guy! We have four beautiful children, two girls and two boys.

Interests:

I love to sing! I love to sing with my kids, in the car, with my sisters, with my friends, with anyone! Singing has always made me happy. I have been in many different choirs, from my elementary school days, into junior high, high school, and college. I love ice cream. A lot! Especially ice cream with chocolate and peanut butter in it. Yum! I love to doodle, write in cursive, color, exercise, watch the sun rise, go for hikes in the mountains, take pictures, make cinnamon rolls, mow the lawn, watch movies with my family, dance with my kids, and laugh with family and friends. I enjoy being involved in the community, at the school and in my church community. Being a mom is my #1 job, but I've also had the great opportunity to teach 4th grade, teach music in an elementary school, and teach preschool. I love teaching children!!

Schooling:

I graduated from Utah State University with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education.

I absolutely love Singers Company and how it teaches our beautiful girls to shine, both inside and out! I truly believe that every girl is important, beautiful, and unique. My own daughter has been a part of Singers Company for several years. I have seen her grow in so many ways from this wonderful program. The confidence it has instilled in her will be a strength for the rest of her life! Singers Company is such a positive and unique program that instills happiness and confidence in our girls in a non-competitive way, and I just love that so much! I truly believe that our little girls can change the world through their influence for good!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Utah, in the Salt Lake area, but have moved to multiple states (including New Mexico and Idaho) as an adult, while I helped put my husband through school and paid off school loans!

Family:

I am the second oldest of four children. I am also married to my favorite person, who makes me laugh every day. We have been married for 16 years and we have five amazing kids (1 boy, and 4 girls) ranging in ages 6-15. We also have some chickens and an outdoor cat named cupcake.

Interests:

I love to sing and dance, and just be active! I teach Zumba and Zumba Gold fitness classes, and also love biking, and lifting weights.  As a family, we love to hike, play pickleball, basketball and I especially love disc golf!  I spend a lot of time with siblings and parents too, (now that we all live close again) and we enjoy playing board games and yard games together. I love to listen to books on tape and podcasts as I work around the house.

Schooling:

I have an associates degree from Snow College, where I minored in music and majored in Elementary Education. I was in the College's Show Choir, and I also worked with special needs children in the Elementary school in Ephraim while I was there.

I have taught private voice lessons, on and off (between moves and babies) for 15 years. I have also taught a mommy and me music class out of my home for a number of years to children ages 0-5 years old. I absolutely love music and love to share my passion with young girls as we sing, dance, and learn together!

As I have dived into Singers Company, I am so thrilled to be apart of something so amazing. I feel strongly about sharing music and having fun, but even more about building confidence in our young girls! We live in a world where girls are constantly being told they're not good enough. They're not skinny enough. They're not pretty enough. They're not talented enough. Our girls ARE beautiful. They ARE special. They ARE good enough. Just the way they are! Singers Company helps these girls develop confidence in their own beauty and in their own talents. It is never a competition. But instead, we lift each other and celebrate our successes together.  As a Singers Company director, I hope to instill confidence that will last a lifetime because they are amazing!! I truly believe that confident girls turn into confident women, who can make a huge difference in this world!

Where I’m from:

I was born in Southern CA but moved to Round Rock, TX in the 2nd grade. I consider that home now. I went to Round Rock High School and was a swimmer and water polo player!

Family:

I come from a family of 4 kids. I am the 2nd child with an older brother and 2 younger sisters.

Interests:

I am a “Swifty”. Need I say more!!! Ok, well I am also a former Singers Company Girl. I started Singers Company in CA when I was 5 years old and then we moved to Texas. My Mom became a director in Texas and so me and my sisters went through Singers Company until each one of us aged out at Middle School. I then became helper and eventually taught my own classes as well. Now I am going to be a DIRECTOR. I am so excited to direct my first group in Logan, Utah.

Schooling:

I am a Freshman at Utah State University. I am studying Nursing and plan to get a Bachelors in Nursing with a minor in American Sign Languagee. Go Aggies!!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Merced, California.

Family:

I fell in love with a composer, my husband Micah, and we have two wonderful sons. Our life is FULL of music and dance parties. It's a great way to live!

Interests:

I enjoy running to have the physical experience etched into my body and mind that I can set lofty goals and work a little bit each day to reach them. After running a marathon, I'm convinced that anyone can do anything!

Schooling:

I studied Recreation Management at Brigham Young University. While in college, I taught Math and Reading at a private Montessori school.

I've been directing Singers Company in Utah since the franchise became available in 2011. I live in Provo with my husband, Micah, and our two wonderful sons. I grew up in Merced, California where I participated in Katie Parker's special summer sessions of Singers Company for older girls. We had so much FUN getting ready for our performances! I've remained friends with several of the girls I sang and danced with then. It was absolutely unforgettable.

When I heard that Singers Company would be available across the nation, I knew I had to be a part of it. I love everything about it! We have so much fun singing and dancing together each week. We learn more about each other and become better friends. I love the girls in my groups and it is truly inspiring to feel their unassuming love in return. We share that love and joy with the community when we perform each season. It's amazing to me how much good comes from this group - for me, the girls, and our neighbors.

When I'm not having fun with my girls, I'm having fun with my boys! Family is everything to me and I feel very lucky to be at home with mine. My mother, siblings, and their families all live within forty-five miles of us and we are very much a part of each other's lives. This is invaluable to me.

People, Love, and Happiness are the most important things in my life. Singers Company openly reflects what I value most. I am honored to direct these young girls to all the good that is Singers Company.

Where I’m from:

I was born in Denver, CO. My family moved to Salt Lake City, UT when I was 3.

Family:

I am the middle of five children born to a Brazilian mother and American father. Classical music has surrounded me as long as I can remember: My dad played classical piano (and only listened to classical music and opera), and my mom was a classical ballerina, eventually opening her own school of classical ballet in our home.

Interests:

I am extremely passionate about music. I’ll admit that one of my inner nerds is that I love choral music (I was in a lot of singing groups growing up). I especially love barbershop music! Singing is far and above my favorite musical expression, but songwriting, playing the piano, and dancing are other ways in which I love to experience music.

Outside of music, I am very active. I love to run, walk, hike, paddeboard, kayak, and anything else that involves exploring or being outdoors. I would like to say that I have a healthy sense of adventure. I also love spending time with my wonderful husband and amazing nieces and nephews. I love being a “super auntie”!

Schooling:

Bachelor of Science Business Marketing, University of Utah (with honors).

Becoming a Singers Company Director was like a sock finding its long-lost mate. It blends everything that I am passionate about together in one: music, dance, character-building with our youth, and being a little silly.

Throughout my life, I have gravitated toward working with youth. Whether it was through church or community outreach, I have been working with youth since I was a teenager. I have also spent the last several years of my career in the human and leadership development fields. I absolutely love teaching the principles that help people and organizations communicate better and lead happier, more balanced lives. I have always felt that these skills need to be taught at a much younger age; hence why I am so excited about the Singers Company. It is not only teaching a skill (music and dance) but also teaching interpersonal skills, and building the character of our young girls.

Music and dance have been the air I breathe all of my life. I am ecstatic about being a Singers Company Director because it allows me to share this passion, energy, silliness, and warmth with these wonderful girls.

I have seen first-hand what Singers Company can do for a community. First and foremost, Singers Company provides an atmosphere where every girl is accepted just as they are. I have seen girls flourish into happier and more confident young ladies. I have seen close friendships form, I’ve seen the joy their performances bring into the lives of parents and communities, and I’ve seen how much fun they are having in the process.

It’s been said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, and I truly believe that. These girls will eventually be leaders in their own lives, families, and communities. Strong and confident women literally rule the world, and I am committed to being one of the hands that builds the amazing women of tomorrow.

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT. After college my husband and I moved away for 9 years for work. We lived in California, Texas, then again in California because we missed it so much. Three years ago we move back to Utah to be closer to family and we have loved every minute! I really missed my family and the mountains!

Family:

I am the youngest of 6 kids so I always wanted a big family. My wonderful husband and I have been married for 17 years and we have 5 awesome kids (2 girls, 3 boys). They constantly amaze me with their talents, intelligence and their ability to forgive and love others. We love to play games and sports together, to go hiking and camping and to watch movies. Spending time with my family is one of my favorite things!

Interests:

I have so many things that I am interested in, I love finding and developing new talents. I have always loved singing; I sang all the time as a child. I'm sure I drove my family crazy because I would sing the same parts of songs over and over. I still love singing and I find myself making up songs about everything, even brushing your teeth. I also love drawing, painting, crafting, exercising, dancing, hiking, camping, baking, gardening, nature....there are so many things. I love being creative and teaching others to be creative.

Schooling:

I went to the University of Utah, Utah Valley State College (the days before it was a University), and finally finished up at BYU. I received my BA in Visual Arts. I have taught children for most of my adult life through church, preschool and art lessons. I love children and teaching them brings me so much joy. I love to see the pride that comes from learning something new, overcoming fears, or from accomplishing something that is hard.

I am so excited to be a part of Singers Company! My daughters were in Singers Company in California and I fell in love with the program. I witnessed a wonderful change in their confidence. They went from being too shy to sing or talk in front of people to singing a solo with confidence. They made life-long friends, we were so sad to move away from Singers Company. I am grateful for this opportunity to be a director. I love seeing the joy that music and dance brings to people. Not just to the performers, but also to the people enjoying the performance. It almost always brings tears to my eyes. I can't wait to bring Singers Company to the sweet girls of Saratoga Springs and to our community as we share our voices.

Where I’m from:

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah

Family:

I am the youngest of five children born to a Brazilian-American family. Music and dance were (and still are) family values: my father is an avid classical pianist (though he doesn’t think so) and opera fanatic, and my mother was a ballet dancer and directed her own ballet program in our home. I married my wonderful husband in 2004. We live in Spanish Fork with our children--one of which is a Singers Company girl.

Interests:

I love, love, love music! Singing is my greatest artistic passion with piano and dance tying for second place. Other life essentials include family time, playing with dogs, running, reading, baking, and a good laugh. I enjoy creating video and music media and will sometimes pull an all-nighter if the creativity bug bites me.

Aside from being a wife and mother, my GREATEST interest is Singers Company and all of the special relationships fostered there. These girls are TRULY dear to my heart, and they enrich my life tremendously. Part of my life’s work is to contribute to their precious lives in any way that I can.

MY MOTTO for EVERY Singers Company girl is this:

“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those who sang best.” (Henry Van Dyke)

My goal is to get every “little bird” to share her voice, because her voice matters!

Schooling:

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Wells, Nevada. I lived in Las Vegas for 12 years before settling in Stansbury Park, Ut.

Family:

I have been married to my best friend and love of my life for 22 years. We have 4 wonderful children that make life a fabulous adventure.

Interests:

I love to workout, eat, boat, travel, and spend time with my friends and family doing just about anything.

Schooling:

I have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts.

I fell in love with Stansbury Park my very first visit, and knew it was the perfect place to live and raise a family. I’m so proud to call Stansbury Park my home and to offer young girls in the community such a fun, positive, uplifting, and creative outlet. I’m so thrilled that my own girls grew up enjoying and benefiting from being apart of Singers Company.

I have been involved with dance and music since I could walk. I studied and competed in dance for 10 years before turning to cheerleading in high school, and continuing to cheerlead on scholarship for two years in college. Besides my current gig of singing in the car with my kids, I have been on various school and church choirs. I believe there is little else in this world that can bring you as much instant joy as singing and dancing.

I love everything about singers company! It is a difficult challenge in the world today to raise young girls into confident, strong, and successful women. Singers Company gives young girls the foundation to grow in confidence, personal strengnth, and to succeed in so many aspects of their life. The best part is that it’s soooooo much fun!!! Singers Company really gives little girls the chance to shine from the inside out!

Where I’m from:

I grew up in Syracuse, UT with a big, fun family.  We lived in San Antonio, Texas for 7 years shortly after being married.  We loved it, but my heart is happy to be back home with the mountains in Utah.

Family:

I married my best friend, who was in my 1st grade class, and have been blessed with 1 boy and 4 girls. They are my everything! Although 2 of my girls are too old for Singers Company now, they love reminiscing over the songs their younger sisters are learning and it’s so fun to see them bond over these fun songs!

Interests:

Music has always been a love of mine.  I danced and cheered and as I got older shifted my focus to singing and performance.  I performed with the high school show choir and loved our musicals.  In college, Showtime Company of Ricks College filled my days with music as I continued to study voice and performance.  I also enjoy working with wood, gardening, sewing, reading, photography and creating things to add beauty anywhere and everywhere.

Schooling:

I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Utah State University, and then taught music and 1st grade before starting my family.  I love being a Singers Company director. Not only has music and dancing been a life-long passion of mine, but I have seen the good it has brought into the lives of my children. After a Singers Company class, they feel like they can conquer the world as they sing the fun new music they will soon be performing! I’m thrilled to bring this opportunity to girls.  I believe that wholesome music, combined with the confidence performing can bring, is a powerful skill/blessing that will benefit these girls through their entire lives.

Where I’m from:

Originally I am from beautiful Northern California. I attended college in VA. This is where I met my husband. We have been married for 19 years, enjoyed living in several east coast cities, and are now residing in Front Royal, VA located in the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley. I am enjoying making beautiful memories here with my seven children and wonderful husband!

Family:

My family is truly a blessing to me! After many years of praying, God has blessed us with seven amazing children. Our oldest is 12 years old and our youngest is almost 2 years old so my life is full of laughter and the business of a large family.

Interests:

My interests vary from gourmet cooking club, reading, singing, baking and trying new recipes, to being an avid lover of just spending time with my family. Music has always been apart of my life since I was a little girl. I have treasured memories of taking singing lessons with my twin sister and numerous performances. My love for music has evolved after having a daughter born with Down Syndrome. I see how music brightens her day and warms her heart. Singers Company provides the opportunity for ALL of my daughters to shine!

Schooling:

I attended Christendom College and graduated with a B.A. in Theology. This was one of the best experiences of my life! While at Christendom College I was a part of a small Opera Group that performed many arias and thoroughly enjoyed a love for the arts. As of now, my love of music is mostly shared with my husband by performing for family and friends. Singing is a part of my life!

Singers Company is a natural fit for my family as it incorporates my love for singing and children in one unique program. Every girl deserves the opportunity to be a star! Singers Company helps foster the confidence young girls need to be a strong voice and shine in this world!

Where I’m from:

 I would consider myself an Arizona girl but have also lived in California, Utah, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Germany before landing here in Washington.

Family:

I am married to a wonderful man full of creative ideas. We have four fabulously fun children (1 boy and three girls).

Interests:

I love doing anything with my family! We love to travel and explore, we also love to cook and bake. We love hiking, working in our yard and garden, and playing sports (most often tennis or soccer). We love board games and Friday Night Movie Nights at home. We love celebrating holidays and making parties out of just about any occasion. We love crafting and making messes! Once the kids are in bed I also love to read or watch a mystery show with my husband.

I am so excited to be a Singer's Company Director! We love to sing in our family! It is even a family rule that we can't sing at the table because we took too long eating meals! Music is such a wonderful part of life and so are children! I love volunteering at the school and coaching sports. To me Singer's Company goes beyond both of those pursuits to serve and is an even better opportunity to help bless the lives of young girls. It helps girls to develop talents, have fun in a creative, noncompetitive environment, and reinforces how special each one of them is. It also shows them how wonderful and happy life is when you add music, friendship, and positivity!

Schooling:

I have a BA in Humanities from Brigham Young University.

Where I’m from:

I was born and raised in Ronan, Montana.

Family:

I have an amazing husband, named Sean. We have 5 kids. Joel and Ryan are twins and just graduated from High School. Luke is 16 and is an amazing soccer player. My daughter, Megan, is 13 and is a helper at Singers Company. My other daughter, Leanna, is such a special little lady. She is 15 and we adopted her from Bulgaria.

Interests:

I love to spend time with my family, and my friends. I also love to travel, and wish I could do it more often. My favorite place to visit is Montana, where I grew up. There is an amazing lake there, it is my happy place!

I LOVE coffee and OREOS.

I have always loved music, singing, and performing. I was fortunate to have a lot of amazing experiences, one being touring with a group called the Continentals!.....that’s where I met my husband!