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Mrs. Makiej

Music Teacher

Spofford Pond School

 

Katerina Makiej aka Mrs. Makiej has been a Music Educator for twelve years. She teaches at Spofford Pond and also conducts the Elementary School Chorus of students in grades three through six. They perform a Winter and Spring Concert and also perform in the Community for events such as “Winterfest.”  Mrs. Makiej has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Ed. and Voice from The Boston Conservatory and a Master's in Theological Studies with a Concentration in Sacred Choral Music. 

  

Let’s learn a little more about Mrs. Makiej...


Mrs. Makiej's favorite ...

 

Candy and sweets: Chocolate and cookies

Drink: Flavored seltzers

Color: Cerulean Blue & Magenta 

Restaurant:  Andiamo 

Sport Team: Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Buck Basketball

 

Where did you grow up: Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, North Carolina

 

Family & Pets: My husband of 32 years is Christopher. We met in college. We have two sons, Nicholas and Michael. Nicholas is married to Julianna. Nicholas is an Artist, and Julianna is a Nurse. Michael is a Senior at Salem State and plays on the Basketball Team. We had a Maltese-Yorkie dog, Rocky, for 14 1/2 years. He was a precious dog and we miss him! I love being with my family and travelling together.

 

Fun Fact:

I learned to speak fluent Greek from my parents who were Greek Immigrants. I teach Greek at my Church and that includes teaching Greek folk songs, folk dances, and Orthodox Christianity. We perform three times a year and have wonderful gatherings at Christmas, in March to celebrate Greek Independence Day, and for Graduation Ceremonies.

 

What was your favorite subject in elementary school?

Music & Art

 

What are some of your favorite activities outside of school?

I love performing Vocal Music and perform in events at my Church and at other Churches. I love playing instruments like piano and guitar and singing. I love attending concerts of other performers, whether it be Music, Theater, or Dance. I love going to Art Museums and Art Galleries. I love Greek Festivals like Greek Food Festivals where there is Dancing, Music, and really good Greek Food. I love to spend time with my family and friends and travel to places in the U.S. and to different countries (especially Greece).

I love being active like running, hiking, walking, dancing, and fitness.

 

If you weren't in your current position, what would you be doing?   

I would be an Artist and Art Teacher.

 

What is your wish for this school year? 

My wish for this school year is for every child to LOVE Music and participating in the Music Program. And I also wish that they all see themselves as Musicians in some way and especially love singing.

 

 

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