Background
Jessep, Jane Nordli was born on October 30, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of William and Elizabeth (Glenn) Nordli.
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Jane Nordli Jessep
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Bachelor of Science, Skidmore College, 1969; M Voice, Manhattan School Music, 1977; postgraduate, Lincoln Center Institute, 1992-1996.
Career
Teacher music, Title I Schools, Omaha, 1970-1971;
teacher music, Hillspoint School, Westport, Connecticut, 1971-1972;
teacher music, Coleytown Junior High School, Westport, 1977-1982;
teacher music, Hart School, Stamford, Connecticut, 1984-1985;
teacher music, Hurlbutt Elementary School, Weston, Connecticut, since 1985. Soloist New Haven Opera, 1974-1977, Delphi Opera, Connecticut, 1980-1984, Danbury Symphony and Danbury Orchestra, 1996, 97. Chorister American Guild Musical Artists, 1976-1983.
Chorus member Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 1980-1983, New York City Ballet, 1980-1986. Teacher music history Adult Education Program, Westport, 1984-1987.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome hospice Bread and Roses. Member National Education Association, League of Women Voters, Amnesty International, People for the American Way, New York City Ballet Guild, Metropolitan Opera Guild, Connecticut Education Association, Weston Teacher Association, Music Educators National Conference (certified music educator), New England Association Schools and Colls. (steering committee 1990-1992).
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Married John Jessep, December 16, 1978 (divorced 1985). 1 child by previous marriage, Tara Walsh.
