Teacher

Amy Barthel began teaching with Step Into Music in 2002 while attending the University of Nevada Reno. While at UNR Amy earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education. She taught general music for Washoe County School District for 4 years. Amy has been a home child care provider since 2007 making it possible to be at home with her 2 children Aubrie and Andrew. She maintains a small, private flute studio. She is the president of the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association, the vice president of the Northern Nevada Child Care Association, a member of the National Association for Family Child Care, a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and a member of the UNR family childcare Network. Amy is married to Daniel Barthel who is also a local music educator. Amy's favorite part of teaching young children is being a part of their physical, emotional, and musical growth.