Name: Aleksa Kuzma Position: Music Teacher Year you started at St. Paul's: 2024 How long have you been a teacher: 1 year (Taught violin/viola lessons in non-profits for 9 years.) How many years in Catholic School: 1 year Did you attend Catholic School: No College degree: B.M. Music Performance (CU Boulder); M.M. Music Performance (DePaul University) Hobbies: Spending time outdoors, hiking, exploring, learning new instruments, singing, Rockies games, getting pizza with family & friends. Additional information: I was born and raised in Colorado Springs. I spent 10 years living and working in Chicago as a professional musician in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and music teacher in the Archdiocese of Chicago. I have directed choir and Rock Band and taught violin and viola lessons. I use Kodaly, Orff, and Suzuki methods to prepare students for a lifetime of music.