Sharon Barbara Bernstein Kaplan

Background

Kaplan, Sharon Barbara Bernstein was born on December 1, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of David and Lillian Cecelia (Schwartz) Bernstein.

Education

Bachelor in Music, University Minnesota, 1977. Postgraduate, Wayne State University, 1978—1981.

Career

Indiana music teacher, Detroit and Minneapolis, since 1962. Performer; member KOLOT performing group, 1994—1998.

Achievements

• Sharon Barbara Bernstein Kaplan has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer local schools, 1970s through 1980s. Member of National Guild of Piano Teachers (president Oak Park, Michigan chapter 1966-1968), National Federation Music Clubs (president local chapter since 2001), Minnesota Music Teachers Association (secretary executive board 1992-1996, administrator sight playing program 1995-1998, vice president for conventions 1998—2002, chair piano exam development committee since 2001, technical chair 1993-1995, national certified teacher music, 5-time winner piano duet competition, named Volunteer of Year 2003).

Interests

• On-line jigsaw puzzles, reading, dancing.

Connections

Married Eli Kaplan, November 22, 1970. Children: Ari Moshe, Adina Chaia, Julie Rachel MacTaggart.