She started as a member of the boarding faculty in the fall of 1980 and initially taught music in grades 3-8. The following year, the program expanded to K-8. Today, she teaches K-5 music classes as well as mini courses, which can include hand bells, ukulele, show choir, and the Middle School musical. She also coaches a high school class for the annual song contest. I want them to incorporate music into their life.
Music is therapeutic.
Polak knows first-hand about the power of music. After graduating from the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music in Ohio with a major in voice and a minor in piano, she obtained a post graduate degree in music therapy and worked with patients at the Camarillo State Hospital in California. Music is everywhere - in addition to classes, we sing in assembly and in chapel. It's an important part of our school. This is the fourth year of musical productions, which combine two grade levels and offer students another opportunity to get involved with music.