Meet the Staff

Meet the Staff

Laraine Hudson - Director and Educator

Laraine Hudson who founded "Nurture the Child through Kindermusik, Inc." has been directing and teaching Kindermusik since 1993. She has held positions with Kindermusik International as Workshop Administrator, Regional Advisor and President of the Central Indiana Kindermusik Local Chapter. Laraine has been a Maestro Producer every year since 1997 and has received it again for the 2007/2008 year. This recognizes her program as one of the top 5% Kindermusik programs in the world out of approximately 5, 200 educators. She was also inducted into Maestros in Outreach in 2001/2002 for the scholarships she provided and the work she did with special needs children. Laraine is a member of Calvary United Methodist Church where she directed the Youth Choir for 11 years and participates in the adult music program. She has 20 years experience of directing children’s choirs from age 3- 18. She also teaches Suzuki and traditional piano lessons to approximately 16 students. Laraine is married to Tim who has been employed with Maplehurst Bakeries for 30 years, has two children, Andrea Schweizer, a vocal major graduate from University of Wisconsin, and her son, Jared, is a graduate from Berklee School of Music in Boston. Laraine believes that Kindermusik has and will continue to make the world a better place to live as it is enhancing the lives of young children as well as bringing families back to music, a place where bonding and understanding takes place.

Lauren Steffy-Educator

Lauren Steffy comes to us with a BA degree in Music Therapy. She is currently doing her internship at Riley Hospital. She is accomplished in many musical instruments including piano, flute, guitar, percussion and was a voice major in college as well. Lauren has worked with groups of children with disabilities through the MSU Community Music School as well of many young children on an individual basis through Music Therapy sessions. Lauren loves music and loves children. Lauren's quote. "I know what a great tool music can be in enhancing normal child development and helping people overcome challenges."

Amy Hunter - Educator

Amy Hunter became a licensed Kindermusik educator in May of 2006. Amy has a B.A. in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Special Education. Amy was the Elementary General Music Teacher at Batesville Community School Corporation for eight years. During this time she was also a 5th grade band teacher, private piano teacher, vacation Bible School teacher, Summer school enrichment teacher and a teacher for students with behavioral concerns. Amy resides in Avon with her husband Chad, their two year old son, Ben, and have a little brother on the way in August 2008. Amy has loved becoming a Kindermusik educator and spending more time being a wife and mother while continuing her love for music and children.

Melissa Lamb - Educator

Melissa Lamb became a licensed Kindermusik educator in July of 2007. She has studied piano since she was seven years old and voice since she was fourteen and currently teaches private lessons in both in the Brownsburg school system. Melissa has had experience in teaching elementary age children and has directed choirs through her church since she was sixteen years old. Melissa has also vocally performed throughout the United States and even sang with grammy winner Larnelle Harris in Detroit. Melissa resides in Brownsburg with her three daughters, Rachel, Erica and Christina.

Hilary Doty - Educator

Hilary Doty comes to us with a love of children and a beautiful voice which she has used in the church for many years.
Hilary is a Dental Hygienist by trade and works with many children in her work. She has two children, Sam and Paul enrolled in Kindermusik and is now bringing her love of music and children to NTC Kindermusik through becoming an educator. Her gentle mannerism is a joy to all who are in her presence.

Jamie Clark- Educator

Jamie Clark comes to us as a Kindermusik mom with a musical background of piano, voice-"wedding soloist" and years of involvement in church choirs. Jamie is also a Registered Veterinary Technician. Jamie lives in Brownsburg with her husband, Dave, and her two children Neil, 3 and Samantha, 11 months. Jamie's quote "Kindermusik gives me another opportunity to show God's love through music; to be able to see children grow and develop and enjoy themselves, and to able to give parents an opportunity to spend quality time with their children.

Lisa Stiers- Educator

Lisa Stiers comes to us as a Kindermusik mom with an array of musical backgrounds. Lisa is accomplished in piano, trumpet and hand-bells. Lisa has worked with children as a Sunday School teacher and as a volunteer and board member at Calvary Learning Academy. Lisa lives in Brownsburg with her husband Arden and her two children, Kendra, 8 and a Kindermusik graduate and Sean, 6, going into his last year of Kindermusik. Lisa's quote " I enjoy working with children and this is a fun opportunity that still offers me the flexibility to keep my family as my first priority.

Christine Willman- Educator

Christine Willman has taught elementary music including general studies and instrumental both for twenty years. And before that she taught pre-school. She is an accomplished flutist, sings in the choir at her church and has directed the hand-bell choir in the past. Christine lives with her husband in Indianapolis and has three grown children and three grandchildren. one of which is currently a Kindermusik student. Christine is excited to have Kindermusik fill her time now that she has an "empty nest".

Laura Perry-Educator

Laura Perry’s life's work has been guiding children in the joy of musical expression. A graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, she majored in choral and general music education with minor studies in musical theater and counseling. Laura began her career teaching elementary music in 1994 with a commitment to making music a positive force in each of her student’s lives. For 9 years, she saw the excitement and fulfillment musicianship can bring and the power music has to enhance learning and encourage development in many other areas. The birth of her first child led Laura to the discovery of Kindermusik. She recognized the incredible benefits this early childhood music-based program could bring to her daughter’s life. In 2003, Laura studied with Kindermusik International to become a licensed Kindermusik Educator so she could continue to lead children and their families toward a lifelong love of music.

Laura is married to Rich, a graphic designer and production artist for Balkamp Inc. They both grew up in Indianapolis and now enjoy living in Brownsburg, Indiana, with their daughters, Elaina and Gwendolyn, where they are close to family and friends.