Background
Arsdale, Kathy Van was born on June 10, 1947 in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Eldon Ellsworth and Ruth Law O'Neal.
Arsdale, Kathy Van was born on June 10, 1947 in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Eldon Ellsworth and Ruth Law O'Neal.
Bachelor in Music Education, University Colorado, Boulder, 1969. Master of Arts, University Denver, 1980.
Music teacher Howard County Maryland Schools, Columbia, 1969-1972. General music teacher Jefferson County Colorado Schools, Arvada, 1972-1976. Humanities teacher Cherry Creek Schools, Englewood, Colorado, 1993-1994.
Choral director Denver Christian High School, since 1994. Teacher certified evaluator Colorado State Department Education. Certification instructor International Piano Teaching Foundation, New York City, since 1984.
President Pacesetter Music Teachers, Denver, 1985-1986, 90-91. Adjunct instructor University Colorado, Denver, since 1990. Founder Challenge Magnet School, Cherry Creek Schools, 1993.
Director Metro League Choral Festival, Denver, 1998, 2004, 07. Board directors Colorado All State Choir, Denver Metro Governor Colorado, 1999-2007.
Member State of Colorado Child Health Council, Denver, 1980-1987. Lay leader University Park United Methodist Church, Denver, 1981-1984. Fundraiser Hospice Metro Denver, 1983-1984.
Secretary Center for Cultural Dynamics, Denver, since 1986. Director Pace Creative Festival of Denver, 1988, 96, conductor, 2004, 07. Member American Choral Directors Association, National Guild Piano Teachers (judge since 1987, chair since 1993), Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, South Suburban Music Teachers Association (president 1988-1990, Outstanding Local Association award 1990), Colorado State Music Teachers Association (vice president 1991-1994), Colorado Music Education Association (board directors since 1999, district vocal council representative 2001-2003), Pi Kappa Lambda, Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Peter W. Van Arsdale, June 7, 1969. Children: Sarah, Amy, Mark.
