Mercy Hwong

Position

I am teaching the following classes this year: 7th grade music wheel, 8th grade orchestra, introduction to piano, introduction to guitar, Orchestra classes (HS orchestra, instrumental ensemble, and orchestra honors, choir classes (Preuss choir, and honors choir), and AP music theory.

Education

I have taught music at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools, Louisiana State University, and Westview High School in San Diego before accepting the teaching position at the Preuss School. I also teach private piano and voice lessons for children and adults in the community.

My educational background includes a Teacher’s Diploma in Voice, minor in piano from the University of the Philippines, a B.S. degree in Music Therapy, a M.A. degree in Music Education, and a Ph.D. degree in Education from the University of Minnesota.

Why did you choose to work at Preuss?

The mission of the school that prove the musical/ cultural opportunity for the disadvantaged students.

What year did you start working at Preuss?

1999

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I enjoy cooking, gardening, and reading

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