David Hartley of Lake in the Hills is a choir teacher at the Lyons Township High School South Campus in Western Springs.
Q: How long have your worked at Lyons Township High School?
A: Four years
Q: What do you like about working at the district?
A: I love working with my amazing colleagues and with all our students who are eager to learn.
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Q: What other activities are you involved in at LT?
A: Musical theater. I was vocal director for ‘Once on this Island’ and another show called ’13.’
Q: Why did you choose teaching choir as a career?
A: I’ve always loved music and I love getting out of students their unique voices and seeing their growth.
Q: Can everyone learn to sing?
A: I believe everyone can improve. I’ve had students who had difficulty matching pitch, but eventually they were able to.
Q: What kind of music do you listen to in the car?
A: I listen to a lot of music from the Romantic era. It’s classical music. I like listening to the Beetles and to Ben Folds.
Q: What is your favorite book or movie?
A: I am a big fan of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books and movies.
Q: What is on your bucket list?
A: I want to visit every continent.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I like to travel and hang out with my two sons and my wife, Melissa. And I love baseball.
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