Minneapolis Academy Faculty

Amy Erickson- Music
Email: Amy Erickson

Amy Erickson comes to Minneapolis Academy with nearly 20 years teaching experience in vocal and instrumental music, focused in grades 5 - 12. While the art of performing is a life passion, she truly enjoys exploring the richness, structure and influence that music and music history bring to our daily lives.

A native of the Minneapolis area, she attended Augsburg College in the heart of the city. Amy graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Music Education, BS in Music Therapy and has continuing graduate work in Educational Leadership. Also, Amy is a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Instrumental Adjudicator; she has judged, coached and participated in a numerous music competitions across Minnesota, the United States and in several European countries. Currently she has approximately 30 private students in woodwinds and piano in addition to teaching at Minneapolis Academy.

When not teaching music, Amy enjoys many outdoor activities, any handcraft project and is often involved in a variety of sports and activities with her own husband and children.

Philosophy

The Academy's philosophy is not simply that all children can learn, but more importantly that all children will learn. There are no shortcuts to academic success and no excuses for failing to achieve it. Together, students, parents, and teachers will create a culture of achievement and success.

The Academy prepares its graduates to live thoughtful and purposeful lives equipped with the tools to engage successfully in their own "pursuit of happiness," thereby contributing greatly to the good of their communities and their families.