Emily Campbell has been singing and dancing since she was 2 years old and has a true passion for music.  She has a background in cello, piano, ballet, and holds BA degrees in both Vocal Performance and English, with a MS in Audiology.  Emily had a wonderful time taking her two boys to Music Together classes for several years and this experience inspired her to become a music teacher.  She has joyously taught Music Together classes since 2017 and continues to love every minute of it! 

Ms. Shannon loves teaching Music Together and music has always been her passion. She has loved being a Music Together mom with her own four kids and understands the needs of the families in her classes.

Shannon sings in two local church groups and has extensive experience in the early childhood field. She loves to share her love of art and music with families in this important developmental age.

Katie Hong is an early childhood educator with experience teaching kindergarten and preschool. With a background in musical theatre, Katie has a lifelong love of music and performing that she has enjoyed sharing with young people since she was still in grade school herself. She has a degree in elementary education from Wheaton College, and a certification in ESL education, speaking conversational Spanish. In addition to teaching Music Together classes, Katie enjoys acting in the comedy and theatre scene here in Chicago, as well as performing in character at children’s birthday parties and events with Princess Party Chicago.

Ms. Kat loves making music with singers of all ages. She has a Bachelor of Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master of Music Education from Northwestern University. Katheryn has 17 years of experience as a choir director, including directing the Hinsdale South High School Choirs and the Southwest Suburban Children’s Choir. Currently she is a vocal coach for several theater productions, and spends much of her time singing with her music-loving daughter. She attended Music Together classes as a parent for several years and is excited to share that experience with others.

Ms. Katie has been a fun-loving Music Together^® teacher and director since 2013. She is also a registered Suzuki violin and piano teacher and specializes in early childhood education. Katie has a bachelor and master’s degree in violin performance and pedagogy and enjoys playing viola and piano, as well. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going to the opera, and making music with her family.

Ms. Kate has been playing music and singing for over 20 years, she currently sings and plays guitar and bass in a surf rock inspired band – Kate‘s music has been featured on regional radio stations. She is a Music Together mom turned teacher! When she isn’t teaching class, she is likely bouncing around with her son, Owen.