MUSIC - Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 10;  FRENCH - Kindergarten to Grade 2

Mrs. Tusa comes to Aspengrove School after 12 years of teaching experience in Manitoba, France, Japan, California and British Columbia which included successfully developing and implementing music programs for K-8 learners, directing musical productions, talent shows and recitals as well as school choirs and extra-curricular performing arts programs.

She has a Bachelor of Music degree from the Brandon University School of Music, Manitoba; attended La Sorbonne University Chorale in Paris, France and has her Bachelor of Education from Vancouver Island University, British Columbia.  She is and has been a member of many choirs in her travels, including the Island Consort Singers as well as a private piano and voice teacher.

“I believe in people.  I believe that every person is capable of success when shown ways to develop self-confidence in a safe environment.  I strongly believe that with the effective guidance and support, anyone can set and reach his or her own goals.  As a teacher, I nurture and support this self-awareness and create a safe environment in which learning is fun, active and engaging.  My musical lens on education helps me believe in potential and makes me see the importance of rehearsal, determination, courage and creativity.  I believe in the awesome inspirational and motivational powers of music.  As an educator, I will continue to foster a creative classroom environment through which my students will benefit from my genuine passion for music.”