Michelle Fedorowich

I myself am a graduate of the Music For Young Children program. I went on to take piano lessons privately, and obtained my RCM grade 10 piano. I graduated with honours from the Etobicoke School of the Arts, majoring in music. More recently, I completed my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), receiving a Global Undergraduate Award for my research wheelchair accessibility on the Toronto Transit Commission.

I lived in Winnipeg (2003-06), working at The Welcome Home, a mission project in the North End serving a variety of inner-city communities, many of them Indigenous. It was there that I implemented and directed an arts program for children called 'Kids Are Creative', in operation for 10+ years. I worked in music retail for 15 years at a variety of locations of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments.

I have taught music lessons to students of all ages, abilities, and from many different walks of life, including teaching music to homeless and street-involved youth through Sketch Working Arts in downtown Toronto. I previously worked in Pattaya, Thailand with the Father Ray Foundation, working with many marginalized populations of Thailand, including teaching music to blind children.

Music education has always been an important part of my life, and something that I have felt absolutely imperative to share with others in all kinds of ways.

Summary of Relevant Qualifications: Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 10, piano; Bachelor of Social Work; Social Service Worker Diploma; MYC Certified; Ted Rogers School of Management Marketing Department Staff; Avid cyclist and Serial Entrepreneur