Music
Matt Miller
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education with an emphasis in vocal from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead, MN.
- Associate of Arts from Ridgewater College, Willmar, MN.
- Kodaly certification from MSUM.
Experience:
- Choir and guitar teacher for grades 6 – 8 at Grand Valley Middle School, Parachute CO 2007-2010.
- Intervention and general music teacher for grades 4 & 5 at L. W. St. John Elementary, Parachute, CO 2009.
- High School choir teacher at Grand Valley High School, Parachute, CO 2007-2008.
- Choir and general music teacher for grades 5 – 8 at Rifle Middle School, Rifle, CO 2004 – 2007.
Strengths:
I have played the piano since kindergarten and the guitar since 7th grade so I am a musician as well as a teacher. Six years in education has taught me the importance of music along with expression and creativity.
Personal:
Originally, I was born and raised in New London, Minnesota. After graduating from Minnesota State University Moorhead, I moved to Colorado to teach music. My main instruments are piano and guitar, but my core area of study is vocal music education. I participated in the 1999 production of Pippin at Ridgewater college. I have played guitar, bass, and drums in musicals such as Nunsense, Violet, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and The Pajama Game.
Passions/Interests:
In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, snowboarding, snowshoeing, backpacking, hiking, hunting and jeep driving. My favorite foods are elk steaks and shrimp! The furthest place I’ve visited was last summer in Kauai, Hawaii. Surfing and hiking 8 miles along the Nepali coast are definitely activities I recommend. The strangest place I’ve visited is Darwin, Minnesota where you’ll find the world’s biggest ball of twine. Last summer I got married to Danielle who also teaches in Eagle County. We have 2 dogs named Fivehorse and Lupin, who love to spend time in the outdoors!
Special Education
Amy Moser
Education:
- Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio) in Education, Elementary and Special Education with a concentration in Psychology
- Masters of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Literacy from Regis University (Denver, Colorado)
Experience:
- 13 Years of Teaching Experience
- 2 years at North Middle School (Aurora, Colorado)
8th Grade Literacy and Science ESL Teacher
8th Grade Math and Language Arts Teacher - 3 years at Paris Elementary School (Aurora, Colorado)
2nd/3rd Grade Multi-Age Classroom Teacher
4th/5th Grade Multi-Age Classroom Teacher
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher - 4 years at Meadow Mountain Elementary School (Eagle-Vail, Colorado)
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher - 4 years at Stone Creek Charter School (Avon, Colorado)
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Strengths:
Meeting the needs of all my learners, motivating my students, communication with students and parents, collaborating with colleagues, dedication, humor, compassion and understanding, and the love of learning/teaching.
Personal:
I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and attended the University of Dayton for undergrad. Moved out west after college and lived in Denver for five years. While in Denver, I taught in Aurora and completed grad school at Regis University. The mountains beckoned me and I’ve been in Eagle County for eight years. I met my best friend, Michael Moser, and we married last Thanksgiving. We share two delightful yellow labs named Daisy and Kenai. Soon our lives will be enriched with our first child expected on December 1st.
Passion / Interests:
I love to travel and experience other cultures. I also enjoy skiing, floating on the river, scuba diving, and reading on the beach.
Your Vision for SCCS:
To meet the needs of each individual student. Excite each child’s spirit, develop their mind, and empower their abilities to impact their world.
Art and Physical Education
Tara Goike
Education:
BS in Elementary Education with an Art Minor from Pennsylvania State University. Received a full scholarship for athletics to compete on Penn State’s Diving Team. Currently working on receiving a Master’s Degree.
Experience:
Art Teacher for Berry Creek Middle School, Red Canyon High School and Vail Valley Ski Academy for 6 years. Kindergarten and first grade teacher for Stonecreek School for 3 years. Currently the Art and Physical Education teacher for Stone Creek. Awarded a Fullbright full scholarship to travel to Japan as an Honored Teacher.
Strengths:
I am the Jack of all Trades! My passion is art and athletics and I could not be teaching anything else that I am so inspired, interested and dedicated to. I am organized, motivated and excited to teach all students in our school. Every student needs a chance to succeed and I feel elective classes are a way for children to express themselves individually and find their own strengths and happiness- I am here to help them achieve this!
Personal:
I have lived in the Vail Valley for 11 years now where I met my husband. We have a son and a brand new baby girl that we are so blessed with. To complete our home, we have 2 bernese mountain dogs that we adore! As a family we love to camp, ski, mountain bike and travel to beautiful beaches to surf.
I grew up in Pennsylvania as a trained athlete in gymnastics and then springboard diving where I achieved All-America status. I also played Lacrosse and was part of a Ballet company. Luckily my dad taught me how to ski when I was 5 years old and took us to Vermont every winter.
Passions / Interests:
I love to travel and I have had many exciting experiences abroad such as doing my student teaching in England, being a nanny in New Zealand, backpacking in Asia, working in volunteer camps in France and surfing at fun, remote beaches. I thrive on yoga and teach many classes for the past 5 years throughout the valley including children’s yoga. I also love photography and making/selling jewelry.
Your Vision for SCCS:
My vision is for all children to have a chance to receive a well rounded education where they can succeed in academics, athletics, arts, foreign language and technology.
Teacher Assistant
