Allison Thome,  holds a Bachelor of Music – Music Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, and a Masters of Music - Music Therapy from The Florida State University. Mrs. Thome also holds certifications in general music methods K-8, instrumental methods K-12 and special education. In addition, she holds a Kodaly Certificate from Silver Lake College and Orff Schulwerk - Level 1 from Hamline University. She has held registrations with the National Association for Music Therapy and Board Certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Mrs. Thome is currently teaching elementary general music in the Appleton Area School District. She was formerly the music therapist with the Plamann School program in Appleton, WI and at Fairview South School in Brookfield, WI. Prior to her employment within the Brookfield School District, she developed the music therapy program at Lakeland Nursing Home in Elkhorn, WI.

Mrs. Thome has extensive experience working with people of all ages and enjoys cultivating rich musical experiences for her students. She is currently the Coordinator of the Sunday School program at Christus Church in Greenville, WI, as well as the Education Coordinator and Director of the Christus Kids Choir.

Mrs. Thome has been active in promoting the arts for people with special needs and is a former coordinator of programs for Very Special Arts Wisconsin in the Fox Valley. She has organized numerous Artist in Residence Programs, VSA Festivals and was also the director of the Very Special Arts Choir. She was awarded the ARC Community Service Award in 1992 for contributions made to members of the ARC community in the Fox Valley.

Mrs. Thome currently holds affiliations with the Music Educators National Conference, Association of Wisconsin Area Kodaly Educators, the Organization of American Kodaly Educators and the Dalcroze Society.

 

Contact Allison Thome at:     athome@appletonboychoir.org

 

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