Gretchen Walter is the Director of Music and Motion and always excited to share her love of music with children and their caregivers.  She was recently awarded Maestro status (for the third year in a row) by Kindermusik International, recognizing her as director of one of the top programs in the country.
Gretchen holds a BA from McDaniel College and has training in piano, voice, and music theory from both McDaniel College and the Peabody Conservatory of Music.  At her church, she serves as an assisting minster, is a member of both the bell and senior choirs, and is a Sunday School music leader.  She also volunteers regularly in the public school system.
Gretchen lives in Hanover with her husband, their two teenage children (Kindermusik alumni), and their dog; Tybee.

Gay Dickson enjoys enriching the lives of both children and parents/caregivers through music.
Gay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Shippensburg University and a Masters of Social Work degree from Marywood College.
Gay sings in the adult choir at her church, is a proficient flautist, a children's choir assistant, and a leader for Vacation Bible School music.  She also values education and teaches Sunday School, serves on the church education committee, and volunteers in the public school system.
Gay lives in Hanover with her husband and their two sons.  Both boys enjoyed Kindermusik in their preschool years and music continues to enrich their lives.

 


Laura Hoffman makes music a part of each and everyday!  Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and is currently working on her Master's Degree at McDaniel College.  She taught 3rd grade for eight years in Carroll County and has training in piano & mallet percussion.  Laura also enjoyed many years as a member of the chorus and the band in both high school and college.   Laura enjoys spending time with her family, teaching private piano lessons, and creating cards.  She lives in Hanover with her husband and their baby boy.