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Instructors

Our teachers hold advanced degrees and have extensive experience working with students of all levels and abilities.

CSA Faculty 2016

At the Community School of the Arts, our instructors are our greatest asset. They are at the top of their field, with significant education and experience behind them. More than 65% of our instructors hold at least a Master’s degree in their respective instrument or field.

CSA instructors are professionally trained in their areas of expertise and are experienced in working with students of all ages, nurturing their students as they help them learn artistic expression while at the same time applying the discipline and joy of study in the arts to their everyday lives.

All CSA instructors complete background checks, participate in active-shooter drills on the Wheaton College campus and are DCFS mandated reporters. 

Our instructors are dedicated to their students and have wonderful relationships with students and parents alike.

Marilyn Andersen, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Marilyn Andersen, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Piano/Suzuki Piano Teacher Training
Anita Arch, B.M.E. Headshot

Anita Arch, B.M.E.

Suzuki Violin and Viola
Dr. Beth A. Bauer, D.M.E., NCTM Headshot

Dr. Beth A. Bauer, D.M.E., NCTM

Special Needs/Prep Piano
Carol Beilke, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Carol Beilke, M.M., B.M.

Prep Piano
Kevin Brown, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Kevin Brown, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Guitar
Kathryn Cardwell Headshot

Kathryn Cardwell

Early Childhood
Kathy Cathey, B.M.E. Headshot

Kathy Cathey, B.M.E.

Early Childhood, Prep Groups, CODA
Eurydice Choi, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Eurydice Choi, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Piano
Diane Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Diane Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Cello, Piano
Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Violin/Viola, Piano, ENCORE Director, Chamber Ensemble Coordinator
Emma Cooksey, B.M. Headshot

Emma Cooksey, B.M.

Early Childhood, CODA Program
Barbara Farley, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Barbara Farley, M.M., B.M.

Prep Violin and Viola
Lisa Hirschmugl, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Lisa Hirschmugl, M.M., B.M.

Viola/Violin, CAD Improv
Tobias James, B.M., M.M. Headshot

Tobias James, B.M., M.M.

Suzuki/Prep Guitar
Jeanne Johannesen, B.M.E., M.M. Headshot

Jeanne Johannesen, B.M.E., M.M.

Suzuki Cello/Violin
Oksana Kovalev, B.M. Headshot

Oksana Kovalev, B.M.

Suzuki Piano
Cheryl Lim, M.M., B.A. Headshot

Cheryl Lim, M.M., B.A.

Suzuki/Prep Piano
Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E. Headshot

Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E.

Violin/Viola, Vivace Director
Carol Ourada, B.M.E. Headshot

Carol Ourada, B.M.E.

Suzuki Cello, Violin/Viola 
Christopher Pettit, B.M. Headshot

Christopher Pettit, B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Cello, Vivace
Emily Puntuzs, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Emily Puntuzs, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Viola/Violin
Ann Storm, M.A., B.A. Headshot

Ann Storm, M.A., B.A.

Early Childhood
Noel Streacker, B.M., M.M.  Headshot

Noel Streacker, B.M., M.M.

Adjunct Faculty, Director of Percussion Ensemble, CSA Special Needs Instructor
Joyce Anne Wilder, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Joyce Anne Wilder, M.M., B.M.

Young Musicians at the Keyboard, Early Childhood, CODA