Vera Mae McCoy-Sulentic

Background

McCoy-Sulentic, Vera Mae was born on March 13, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Lee and Irma Irene McCoy.

Education

Bachelor in French, U. Iowa, 1973; Bachelor in Music Education, U. Oregon, 1977; Master in Music Education, Southern Illinois U., 1988.

Career

Band and general music teacher, various public schools, Florence, Oregon, 1974-1976; strings and general music teacher, various public schools, Eugene, Oregon, 1977-1980; private violin teacher, Eugene, 1981-1986; faculty Suzuki strings program, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1986-1991; director Suzuki strings program, Southern Illinois U., since 1997; music specialist strings, Edwardsville Public Schools, 1991-1997. Violinist Eugene Symphony Orchestra, 1976-1983. Director Strings Celebration, Eugene, 1981-1991.

Achievements

• Vera Mae McCoy-Sulentic has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Suzuki Association, Suzuki Association of the American mathematical society (workshop clinician since 1987, teacher trainer summer institutions since 1991), American String Teachers Association, Music Educators National Conference.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, camping, origami, gardening, reading.

Connections

Married Leo Sulentic, October 7, 1973. Children: Isaac, Miles.

Father:

Lee McCoy

Mother:

Irma Irene McCoy

Spouse:

Leo Sulentic

child:

Isaac McCoy-Sulentic

child:

Miles McCoy-Sulentic