bartis' Creative Studio::featuring Kindermusik and Orff

Meet Our Educators
	Stephanie Bartis, Master Teacher, is the founder and director of Bartis' Creative Studio. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Ithaca College, and K-12 Music Ed. Certification from UNCG. Stephanie is a member of the Bel Canto Company, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Music For People and the Kindermusik Educator's Association and is the President of the Piedmont Triad Kindermusik Educator's Association.

	Carol Penney, Kindermusik Master Teacher, has been teaching Kindermusik and Orff for over 25 years. Carol is the Manager of Professional Development for Kindermusik International and is a member of the Kindermusik Speakers Bureau. She holds a B.A. in Music Education from Adelphi University and has presented sessions on music education for teachers, schools and organizations worldwide.

	Robin Gentile is a Registered Music Therapist with a Bachelor of Music Degree from Western Michigan University. In her sixteen years of music therapy experience she has worked with a wide variety of clients including developmentally delayed preschool children, autistic children, and children with physical handicaps. Robin is a member of the American Music Therapy Association and the Kindermusik Educator's Association.

	Erin Studstill Lopp is a licensed Kindermusik specialist who teaches in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from UNC-Greensboro and is a member of the Kindermusik Educators Association. A professional percussionist, Erin performs regularly with Triad and Triangle area churches, theatres, orchestras and choral groups.

	Melanie Kennedy has been teaching music to children for many years and became a licensed Kindermusik educator in 1991. She has experience with children of all ages within private settings, including schools and churches in the US and in Europe. She holds a degree in Church Music from Columbia International University, and was a Director of Music for over 15 years. Melanie is a vocalist and loves to share the joy of music to people of all ages. Melanie joined the Home Office of Kindermusik International in February, 2006 and is currently the Purchasing and Assembly Coordinator for the company. She is excited to be part of the team that creates the programs which she has taught and loved for years.