Background
Mortenson, Kristin Oppenheim was born on July 14, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Daughter of Russell E. and Martha Kunkel Oppenheim.
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Kristin Oppenheim Mortenson
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Kristin Oppenheim Mortenson, musician. Member Lee School Site Council, Manhattan, Kansas, 2000—2002; president Lee School Parent Teacher Organization, 2000—2001, 2005—2006, treasurer, 2004—2005; Member of American String Teachers Association (state president Louisiana 1988-1989), Sigma Alpha Iota (life; president University Texas 1983-1984, College Honor award, Sword of Honor 1984).
Education
Attended, University Texas, 1984. Bachelor of Music, Louisiana State University, 1987. Master of Music, Louisiana State University, 1988.
Career
Violinist Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin, Texas, 1981—1984, Baton Rouge Symphony, Baton Rouge, 1985—1989, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita, Kansas, 1991—1993, Des Moines Symphony, Des Moines, 1993—2001. Associate concertmaster Topeka Symphony Orchestra, Topeka, since 2001. Instructor music Kansas State University, since 2004.
Achievements
Membership
Member Lee School Site Council, Manhattan, Kansas, 2000—2002. President Lee School Parent Teacher Organization, 2000—2001, 2005—2006, treasurer, 2004—2005. Member of American String Teachers Association (state president Louisiana 1988-1989), Sigma Alpha Iota (life.
President University Texas 1983-1984, College Honor award, Sword of Honor 1984).
Connections
Married Gary Curtiss Mortenson. Children: Leah Marie, Sarah Grace.
