Denise Santoro

Background

Santoro, Denise was born on July 8, 1953 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph George and Carmella Joan (Sergi) Santoro.

Education

Diploma, Taylor Business Institute, Plainfield, New Jersey, 1972; Bachelor in Music Education, Kean College, 1977; student, Columbia University Teacher's College, 1977, 81; orff certified I, Montclair U., 1994; orff certified II, Ryder U., 1997.

Career

Studio supervisor, Federal Maritime Commission Studios, Watchung, New Jersey, 1976-1978; music instructor, ABC Montessori School, Edison, New Jersey, 1978-1980; instructor, Music Learning Place, Verona, New Jersey, 1980-1982; keyboard instructor, Wurlitzer, Inc., Woodbridge, New Jersey, 1982-1984; studio director, supervisor, Sounds Easy Studio, Hale Piano and Organ Company, Livingston, New Jersey, since 1984. Substitute teacher Elizabeth (New Jersey) Board Education, 1978-1980. Elementary educator St. Mary's School, Newark, 1981-1982.

Consultant instructor Yamaha School Music, Fairfield, New Jersey, 1987, Make Music Program, Caldwell, New Jersey, 1984. Keyboardist Sounds Easy Studios, Woodbridge, 1984-1987, Livingston, since 1984. Teacher Suburban Cmty.

Music Center, Murray Hill, New Jersey.

Achievements

• Denise Santoro has been listed as a notable Music educator, musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Music Education Association New Jersey, Defenders of Wildlife, National Humane Education Society (award 1988), People for Animals (Linden, New Jersey), World Wildlife Fund.

Interests

• Avocations: tai chi chuan, horseback riding, swimming, hiking.

Connections

Married James Patrick Donegan, April 20, 1988. 1 child, Michael Joseph.

Father:

Joseph George Santoro

Mother:

Carmella Joan (Sergi) Santoro

Spouse:

James Patrick Donegan

child:

Michael Joseph Santoro