Kimberly Joy Minarich
Musical Expertise
Musical Director
Piano Accompanist
Music Teacher
Speaker/Clinician/Adjudicator
Recommendations
"We are very lucky to have a talented musician, a competent teacher, and a loving role model for these students. Sometimes you don't realize what you have in an individual until you have to try to replace her for a maternity leave. In a word, she was irreplaceable. The students longed for her return. They feel valued, inspired, and empowered when Kim leads the way. You can literally feel the pride and excitement coming from the kids involved in the music program. Kim does a wonderful job pushing these students to enjoy what they are doing, while they work hard to push themselves. Very wholistic in her approach. Her class has the kind of spirit and energy in it that draws people to it. You feel better walking out, than you did walking in. A safe space where kids are encouraged to take risks, and they often do because they feel it as a place where they will be honored and valued for their effort. Kim shows me over and over why she was a Golden Apple TOD recipient.”
~ Suz Baldus, Assistant Principal of Monroe Middle School, Wheaton, IL
"We are thankful for your positive attitude, compassion and joy that you show our kids and all the students at all times. You are a blessing to the school and you make such an impact with your great outlook and upbeat personality."
~ Parents of students from Fairmont School, Lockport, IL
"Mrs. Minarich is someone that is pleasurable to be around, in and out of the classroom. She is someone that really enjoys what she is doing, but at the same time is professional in how she handles herself with her children, parents, and other staff members. Mrs. Minarich is a very dedicated teacher, who works very hard to come up with interesting lessons that will challenge her students to learn and grow intellectually."
~ Anthony Wilkinson, Principal of Shabbona Middle School, Morris, IL
"The ages and learning styles of the students with whom Kim teaches are varied. She easily accommodates her teaching style to meet their individual learning needs. Kim is a passionate lover of music. She finds it inspiring to inculcate the joy of music in her students. Kim has succeeded in achieving this goal."
~ Norine Colby, Head of Montessori School, Lemont, IL
