Profile for Katie Fries
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Academic Advisor
Dean's Office-CBA
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Brief biography
Katie taught in the School District of La Crosse for six years before coming to UW-L. Her main duties included teaching choir, general music, show choir, and directing drama productions at the middle and high school levels. Her UW-L roots run deep, starting with her parents meeting during marching band camp in the 80s. Katie continues to play trumpet with the UW-L Alumni Marching Band and in pit orchestras for area musicals. Outside of campus, Katie music directs and performs in area community theatre productions.
Education
Bachelor's of Music Education (Drake University 2015)
Disney College Program (Spring 2016)- ESPN Wide World of Sports, Merchandise Intern
Masters of Education- Professional Development (UW-L 2019)
Career
Teaching history
Vocal Music Teacher, Lincoln Middle School (2016-2022)
Professional history
Administrative Assistant, UWL School of Education (2022-2023)