Our Teachers
Aubree Windish
Owner, Teacher
Aubree is an adjunct professor of music education at West Chester University and has 15 years of experience as a music teacher in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (Wallingford, PA). She holds a Doctorate of Education from West Chester University, where she also earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education K-12. Inspired by her two young children and their immediate connection to music by way of melody, rhythm and instruments, Aubree began researching early childhood music learning theories and different hands-on approaches to learning and making music. As a believer in music and arts education, Aubree can't wait to share these concepts and provide parents with plenty of material to help their children develop a love and understanding for all styles of music.
As a mom, Aubree understands the importance of social connections for children and, maybe even more importantly, for parents. Tot Rock is an all welcoming class that not only educates young music lovers but also provides a positive, laid back atmosphere for parents to meet, connect, and share a cup of coffee at the end of class. In addition, Tot Rock classes are held at Windish Music & Productions studios in the West Chester Borough, the heart of West Chester. Plan an early morning stroll around town or make lunch plans with new friends. There are many options for parking and all of the restaurants and shops are just a block away!
Peyton
Beebe
Peyton is a full-time music educator at Oxford Elementary. She received her B.M. and M.M. in Music Education from West Chester University. During her time at WCU, she served as a graduate assistant and performed in many ensembles such as Chamber Winds, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Women's Choir, Marching Band, Concert Band, and Basketball Pep Band. When Peyton isn't in class or practicing, she loves to play music for fun, read, meditate, journal, and enjoy nature! Peyton is very passionate and excited to teach music to our Tot Rockers, and cannot wait to foster a love of music in our community and classes. Peyton has been a Tot Rock teacher for four years, and continues to lead and train teachers when possible!
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Peyton teaches Tot Rock classes with our community partner, the Appell Center, located in York, PA
Kathleen
Carter
Kathleen is a full-time music educator in the West Chester Area School District. She received her B.M. in Music Education at West Chester University where she participated in a wide variety of ensembles, including Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Cantari Donne Treble Choir, Women’s Chorus, Marching Band, and Basketball Band. In addition, Kathleen has earned multiple leadership positions, including Principal Percussionist in multiple concert ensembles, President of WCU’s National Association for Music Education organization, and Vice President of WCU’s Percussion Club (of which she is also a founding member). Kathleen also worked as an Ambassador for the WCU Wells School of Music, and has previously worked as an Ambassador for the WCU Office of Admissions. Outside of school, Kathleen loves to cook, do arts and crafts, travel, read, and play guitar.
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Kathleen teaches Tot Rock classes with our community partner, the Appell Center, located in York, PA
Krista
Dieffenbach
Krista is a junior at West Chester University pursuing a B.M. in Music Education with a focus on bassoon. She has been a part of many ensembles including wind symphony, symphony orchestra, concert band, marching band, basketball band, and Cantari Donne. She holds leadership positions in Tau Beta Sigma's Zeta Upsilon chapter, as well as the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band. Krista loves working with children and has been teaching private lessons for 2 years on various instruments. She is additionally a woodwind tech for Quakertown Community Panther Marching Band. She has been the preschool music instructor for 2.5 years at Calvary Lutheran Church and is an assistant music instructor for their VBS.
After Krista graduates, she plans to be a music educator for any grade and hopes to continue her love and passion for music to all of her students. She hopes to bring them that spark and encouragement and she can't wait to teach Tot Rock and jam with all of the students!
Grace
Kerr
Grace is a full time music educator residing in the West Chester area. She graduated with a B.M. in Music Education from West Chester University where she participated in a variety of ensembles including Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Marching Band, Women’s Chorus, and Flute Ensemble. In addition Grace earned leadership roles as drum major of the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band and Vice President of Membership of Kappa Kappa Psi. Grace loves teaching the little ones and is very excited to teach the Tot Rockers! Outside of music, Grace loves to cook and read!
Hannah Atlas
Hannah is a full-time, elementary music educator in the Upper Darby School District. She received her B.M. in Music Education from West Chester University. She is from Malvern and loves to sing and play the piano. She has participated in many ensembles such as the WCU Wind Ensemble and the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band. She teaches private lessons and previously interned with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus and Music Service Learning. She is a member of the WCU Honors Student Association and serves as the president of Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity. Hannah loves working with younger students and is very excited to make music safely with everyone!
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Hannah teaches Tot Rock classes with our community partner, the Appell Center, located in York, PA
Casey Jennings
Casey is a full-time elementary music educator. She received her B.M. in Music Education from West Chester University, where she was an active participant in multiple instrumental and vocal ensembles. She also held internships with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus and Music Service Learning. In addition to her music internships, Casey has earned leadership positions in West Chester University’s National Association for Music Education Collegiate Chapter, Tau Beta Sigma’s Zeta Upsilon chapter, and the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band. Casey enjoys teaching with Tot Rock, as she has always had a passion for sharing the art of music with others, especially younger children. Casey loves teaching in the elementary music classroom, where she continues to share her love of music with her students.