Amanda grew up in a musical family, in Plymouth, singing everywhere they went. She initially started playing piano when she was in 3rd grade, and picked it back up later in high school.  In middle school, she participated in band, choir, musicals, and show choir.   In high school, she learned how to play guitar, more piano, and how to have good practice strategies; she was also a member of the Plymouth Municipal Band for three summers.  Amanda took a class for Beginning Piano again in college while studying music. She switched majors and started caring for her love of teaching with Early Childhood Education and worked in some daycares. She now lives in Fond Du Lac with her family and two dogs. She looks forward to nurturing students' minds and helping them grow their love of music.