About

Vanessa graduated from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor degree in Music Education with a piano focus and continued her education at Temple University with a Master’s of Education with Special Education Certification. Vanessa has taught piano to students of many different ages and abilities for over twenty years. Her focus has always been developing each student based on their unique learning style and preferences. Seven years as a Special Education teacher in different positions; Autism Consultant, Life Skills Teacher and Learning Support teacher has given Vanessa experience in developing specific plans to meet the needs of students who benefit from structure, sensory input and positive reinforcement. However, the ‘school’ that taught Vanessa the most was the school of life as a parent of three children with ‘special’ needs. She worked for many years to support her children with behavior plans, sensory input, emotional support and visual schedules.

Because Vanessa has experienced the impact a ‘disability’ has on children and parents, she has a special passion for using piano lessons to not only give every child a place to succeed but also support the parents through private lessons and behavior consult.