About the DIRECTOR: Nicole Perry

E-mail: nicole.perry@k12.sd.us

Music: My primary instrument is alto saxophone, but I started learning piano in 3rd grade and guitar when I was a Junior in high school.  I have had the privilege of learning all the other instruments while I was in college.  I enjoy playing all of the instruments, but what is even better is teaching my students how to play these instruments. 

Background: I grew up in Arlington, SD a town of about 1,000 people.  I grew up with 2 sisters who are in the field of education.  My dad is a truck driver and my mom works with home health care.  I went to high school in Arlington where I was active in Band, Choir, FCCLA, Oral Interp, National Honor Society, and 4-H. 

College: I went to South Dakota State University for 3 1/2 years to earn my music education degree.  I enjoyed participating in Communiversity Band, Concert Band, The Pride (marching band), and other activities in Brookings.

Activities: I have worked at Lake Poinsett Camp for the last 5 summers and throughout the school years as well.  Part of working at camp has always been the various activities we would take part in.  I enjoy tubing, water skiing, knee boarding, biking, and volleyball.  I love doing anything outdoors including hiking, running, and hunting. 

Life: As of June 30, I am now married to Heath Perry.  We live north of Sioux Falls.  We have a kitten names Oscar who is about 5 months old!