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Meet the Teacher Island Park Elementary School      Susan D. Hamp "Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of people, but from doing something worthwhile."

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About Me
During my childhood, I lived in California, Peru, Pakistan and Colorado before I moved to Mercer Island and attended MI High. I married my high school sweetheart, Andy, and we live on the Island with our two daughters. I started my career teaching vocal music at the high school level but have enjoyed teaching elementary music for the past 19 years, spending the last eight of those on Mercer Island. I continue to feel lucky to be able to combine my love of music with the joy I receive from working with children. To find out more about my philosophy, please read more about our music program at Island Park.Go Island Park Eagles!

Education
Master of Education in Educational Technology: City University (1998)
Bachelor of Arts in Music: University of Washington  (1985)
Whitman College (1980-1982)
Mercer Island High School (1978-1980)
 
Experience
Music Specialist at Island Park Elementary in Mercer Island, WA 2006- present
Music Specialist at West Mercer Elementary in Mercer Island, WA 2001- 2006
Music Specialist at Maplewood Heights Elementary in Renton, WA 1991- 2001
High School Choral Director at Hazen High School in Renton, WA 1989-1991
High School Choral Director at Ingraham High School in Seattle, WA 1986-1988

Susan Hamp