MEET the FINE ARTS TEAM
of Palos East
Music:
My
name is Mrs. Danielle Wetle. I teach all of the general music classes, grades
1-5, and direct the 4th and 5th grade choir at Palos
West, and I teach several general music classes at Palos East. I began in this school district in August, 1988 after graduating from the
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Music Education. I continued at the U of I for several consecutive summers and
completed my Master’s degree in Music Education in August, 1993, while serving
as a camp counselor/private teacher for Illinois Summer Youth Music camp.
Discovering Orff-Schulwerk during my studies at the U of I led me to pursue more
course work at DePaul University in Chicago. I have completed all three levels
in the training course and look forward to working on a Master of Orff-Schulwerk
certificate.
In my “free” time, I freelance as a strolling violinist in Chicago, perform with Chicago area string ensembles, and play with the Roy Vombrack Orchestra.
My
husband, also a musician, and I have two sons, a golden retriever “Maxwell”, and
a cat “Beethoven”. We reside in the western suburbs and enjoy outdoor
activities and making music together!
Physical Education: Rita Karns is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health and Safety. I currently serve on the Indiana University Alumni Board and hold the office of Vice President for the United Way Board of South Holland. My special interests away from school include tennis, golf, running, and the theater.
Physical Education: My name is Mary Ann Malak. I am a graduate of Benedictine University with a B.S. degree in Physical Education for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. In my free time I enjoy swimming, skiing and spending time with my family at our lake home in Michigan.
Physical Education: Lindsay George is a
graduate of Indiana State University with a B.S. degree in Physical Education
Teaching for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. She is getting ready to
begin her Masters work in the coming school year. In free time, Mrs. George
enjoys working out, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and
her two cats.