Background
Riley, Joan Eckroth was born on July 8, 1960 in Mandan, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Loran Lee Eckroth and Mildred Louise Graner.
Riley, Joan Eckroth was born on July 8, 1960 in Mandan, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Loran Lee Eckroth and Mildred Louise Graner.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Music Education, University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, 1982. Master in Music Education, University St. Thomas, since 2005.
Substitute teacher Mandan Public Schools, 1985—1987. 4th grade teacher Christ the King School, 1982—1985, music specialist grade K-8, 1987—1989. Educator general music K-6, beginning band Bismarck (North Dakota) Public Schools, since 1989.
Clarinetist Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, Bismarck, 1980—1991, Bismarck-Mandan Wind Ensemble and West River Winds, Bismarck, since 1995. Director church choir Christ the King Choir, Mandan, North Dakota, since 2003.
Member of American Orff Schulwerk Association (Gunild Keetman Assistance Fund 1993), Prairie Winds Orff (past president 1989-1993, president 2002-2004), North Dakota Music Educators Association since 2006, National Association Music Educators (member advisory board since 2004).
Married Joseph Kevin Riley, May 22, 1982. Children: Erin, Krista, Bridget, Kevin.