We All Have a Story, Jane Morale: Rochester, NY Portrait Project

Joy in teaching...and in life.  That's the phrase I would use to sum up Jane. 

She literally radiated joy from the moment she stepped into my studio. As Jane talked about her history, I was blown away by her positivity even during the challenging times in her life. It's humbling to talk to someone who's been working in their field for 37 years (17 in Webster and 20 in Cape Cod, MA).  I quickly got the feeling that she LOVES working with students in music and that she wouldn't be doing anything else even if she could. 

In her words:

My story began during the 1960s in Vermont. I was a young girl who was already dreaming of becoming an educator. When I started playing the violin at age 11, I knew exactly what I was meant to teach!

My ultimate hope is to share the thrill of music with my students. I strive to do that with patience, love, humor, and joy. For more than 35 years, I have been incredibly fortunate to collect an amazing amount of cherished memories while making music with children who continue to make such a difference in my life."

Jane Morale

Music Teacher

Spry Middle School

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