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Fall Session 9/15 - 12/12

PHS ENRICHMENT - Fall 2025

Presidio Hill School Enrichment Catalog

By registering for enrichment classes, you understand and agree to the following guidelines and procedures:

Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 31st

Classes have limited spaces and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Submitting the registration form does not confirm enrollment; your registration will be approved at the end of the registration period based on submission time. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment (See class minimums). Once classes are confirmed, cancellations, refunds, or transfers are NOT allowed (Make-ups or refunds will only be allowed if a class is cancelled by PHS). All participants are responsible for keeping track of class dates. If your child will miss a class due to a school related event, arrangements for make-ups or refunds must be made prior to the first class of the session. Otherwise, make-up or refund possibilities will be forfeited. Late registration after the August 31st deadline will result in decreased likelihood of enrollment.

Families receiving flexible tuition are eligible for one group class per session at a reduced rate (private music lessons do not apply). Please contact Eli for more information! 2

Please contact Eli if you have any questions or if you would like more information. Eli Barragan, Lead Afterschool Teacher & Coordinator eli@presidiohill.org 415.213.8630 ext 130

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Enrichment At-A-Glance Monday

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Thursday

Friday

Theater

Jewelry & Wearable Art

Inventor Land

Stop Motion

Grades TK-2 2:30-3:30pm

Grades K-4 3:30-4:30pm

Academic Chess

Grades TK-1 3:30 - 4:30pm Grades 2-5 4:30-5:30pm

Super Fun Lego Builders Grades TK-5 3:30-4:30pm

Hapkido Grades 1-3 3:40 - 4:40pm Grades 4-8 4:40-5:40pm

Grades K-4 3:30-4:30pm

Hapkido Grades TK/K 3:40-4:40pm

Mandarin Beginner 3:30-4:30pm Advanced 4:30-5:30pm

Math and Logic Grades 1-4 2:30-3:30 3:40-4:40

Dance Grades TK-2nd Creative Movement 2:45-3:30pm

Gastro Lab Grades 3-5 3:30-4:30pm

Papier Mache Grades TK-6 3:30-4:30pm

Gymnastics Beginner 3:40-4:40pm Advanced 4:40-5:40pm

Grades TK-8 3:30-4:30pm

Printmaking Grades K-5 3:30-4:30pm

Comics & Animation Grades K-5 3:30-4:30pm

Music Lessons Private lessons in piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, & violin available - see page 16-18 for details

Monday Super Fun Lego Builders 10 Class Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8 3 No Class Dates: 10/13, 11/10, 11/24

Grades TK-5 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $350 Min/Max Students: 8-15

Our LEGO class is more than just building—it's a hands-on experience that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. As kids design, construct, and collaborate, they develop important problemsolving skills while having a blast. Each week introduces a new, exciting theme—from outer space adventures to imaginative cities—that keeps the experience fresh, fun, and inspiring. It's the perfect blend of play and learning!

Teacher/ Company Information Amina and Chris are teachers in the Bay Area and love to make kids laugh and giggle at any time. For over a decade we have been working with children in big groups and small, noisy and quiet. We love kids and we love puppets for the way they can educate, entertain and tell a story that transports people to a different time and place. Ricky Roo & Friends provides an excellent "Gold-Medal-Awarded" AfterSchool Enrichment Program with competent, trained & vetted staff. pn

Monday 10 Class Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8 3 No Class Dates: 10/13, 11/10, 11/24

Theater Cost: $35 per class // $350 Min/Max Students: 8-12 Pretend Theater TK-1st Grade / 3:30-4:30pm Join our magical class, where we inspire kids to "trust their spark" as they explore the enchanting worlds of pretend play and theater. Through imaginative storytelling, creative craft time, and collaborative games, we nurture their creativity, empathy, and social skills in a safe and fun environment. Led by passionate instructors, our class encourages self-discovery, selfexpression, and a lifelong love for storytelling. Improv for Storytellers 2nd-5th Grade / 4:30-5:30pm This dynamic journey introduces young storytellers to the magic of improvisation. Through playful games and exercises, they'll develop quick thinking, characterbuilding skills, and the confidence to spin captivating tales on the spot. Our passionate instructors foster teamwork, creativity, and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment. Join us for a laughter-filled adventure where your child's storytelling talents will shine.

Teacher/ Company Information Mary Eriette Atanante is a recent graduate from San Francisco State University studying Theater and Communications. Mary loves to help children unlock their imaginations and motivate them to create the wonderful ideas in their mind! Mary has been a teacher at The Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater for the last six years. You can find her teaching a class, creating activity books, dressing up and performing for kids or jamming at a birthday party! pn

Monday 10 Class Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8 3 No Class Dates: 10/13, 11/10, 11/24

Hapkido Grades 1-3 Grades 4-8

♦ 3:40-4:40pm ♦ 4:40-5:40pm

Cost: $35 per class // $350 Min/Max Students: 6-16 In this class, students will learn striking, and self defense techniques in a safe and controlled environment. The class aims to empower students to develop confidence, body awareness , and coordination that can translate into areas of academics and sports. In the beginning of the class, Coach Maggie will take the class through warm ups and she will explain the technique or concept of the day. Students practice and drill these techniques and concepts with Coach Maggie’s guidance. Students will have the opportunity to go up in ranks ( belts) based on the knowledge of techniques. Due to the nature of the class, Students are encouraged to wear comfortable (athletic) clothing and bring water to class. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased through Coach Maggie or online. If purchasing a uniform online, please be all white, black or blue blank uniforms

Teacher/ Company Information Hapkido is taught by Coach Maggie. She has 15 years of Martial arts experience under her belt and holds a black belt in Hapkido and a competitive purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She holds self-defense workshops and classes to colleges and women-led communities. Hapkido is primarily a stand-up martial art that heavily relies on movements, kicking, and punching. pn

Jewelry & Wearable Art Teacher/ Company

Tuesday 12 Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 1 No Class Date: 11/25

Grades K-4 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $420 Min/Max Students: 8-15 Work with metal, beads, charms, and more! In this design centered class, your child will learn concrete techniques and skills for making different types of wearable art including jewelry, keychains, and accessories in a variety of materials. Your child will learn and practice steps of the design process, allowing them to take their knowledge and fuse it with creativity to make one-ofa-kind functional art that is as unique as they are. www.AZCreativity.org

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A-Z Creativity has come about after 20+ years of learning to be creative. Keriann has spent her adult life seeking out creativity in both formal and informal spaces. Formally, she has studied art education and creativity, majoring in Art Education in undergrad and going on to receive an MA in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a MS in Creativity & Change Leadership from Buffalo State College. Informally, she has pushed herself as an artist, taking workshops in experimental media and solving visual and technical problems in ceramics, digital media, and printmaking. When it comes to teaching, Keriann has over a decade of experience working with individuals and groups globally to open their creativity, specializing in working with children. Keriann’s experience has qualified her to deliver intentional programming in demystifying and fostering the development of creative habits and life skills through arts programming. Keriann is passionate about creativity and looks forward to working with you to help bring creativity and creative practice into your life. pn

Hapkido

Tuesday 11 Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 2 No Class Date: 10/14, 11/25

Grades TK/K 3:40-4:40pm Cost: $35 per class // $385 Min/Max Students: 6-16 In this class, students will learn striking, and self defense techniques in a safe and controlled environment. The class aims to empower students to develop confidence, body awareness , and coordination that can translate into areas of academics and sports. In the beginning of the class, Coach Maggie will take the class through warm ups and she will explain the technique or concept of the day. Students practice and drill these techniques and concepts with Coach Maggie’s guidance. Students will have the opportunity to go up in ranks ( belts) based on the knowledge of techniques. Due to the nature of the class, Students are encouraged to wear comfortable (athletic) clothing and bring water to class. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased through Coach Maggie or online. If purchasing a uniform online, please be all white, black or blue blank uniforms

Mandarin

Tuesday 12 Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 1 No Class Date: 11/25

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Beginner 3:30-4:30pm Advanced 4:30-5:30pm Grades K-6 Cost: $35 per class // $420 Min/Max Students: 4-10 Join this class for a safe welcoming environment for learning Mandarin. We offer a beginner class and advanced, if you’re not sure which class to enter please reach out to eli@presidiohill.org to discuss! CCLC classes foster a mastery of the basics of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our classes encourage self-discipline and self-confidence for each student to reach their full potential.

Teacher/ Company Information The Chinese Cultural Learning Center teaches children of all ages with an emphasis on learning attitude and team work. The CCLC teaches phonetic pronunciation through Zhuyin. Our curriculum emphasizes simultaneous learning in Chinese culture and language.

This class will focus on fun Mandarin Chinese instruction through active learning. Games and stories are incorporated into all lessons, which keep students engaged and relaxed. All teachers are native Taiwanese Mandarin speakers and have specifically developed activities, worksheets, and handouts. These are materials that cannot be found in textbooks or online. pn

Wednesday 12 Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 1 No Class Date: 11/26

Inventor Land Grades TK-2 2:30-3:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $420 Min/Max Students: 8-18 Strap in—Moonshot Labs is headed to the amusement park! In Inventor Land, our young creators will race to design sky-high roller coasters , spinning swings that fly through the air, and real-life carnival games that launch, topple, and surprise. From bumper cars powered by balloons to twisting marble runs, every project explores real science like motion, force, and chain reactions— all while using their imagination to bring wild theme park creations to life! Classes include: instruction, materials, weekly parent newsletters, and unlimited exploration.

Teacher/ Company Information At Moonshot Labs, we empower kids to tackle global challenges through hands-on experiences. Rooted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, our curriculum sparks curiosity and inspires a passion for building a better future. We work with 40+ school partners, including Children's Day School, LFSF, Burke's, Chinese American Intl School, Presidio Knolls School etc. Click here for fun sample experiments! pn

Wednesday 12 Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 1 No Class Date: 11/26

Math and Logic Grades 1-4 2:30-3:30pm 3:40-4:40pm Cost: $70 per class // $840 Min/Max Students: 2-6 **$60 materials fee additional This is a new math and logic-focused academic enrichment offering in our after-school program. It is a pilot program, and as such, the cost is higher than our other enrichment options, and flexible tuition discounts are not available. Developed in collaboration with a Stanford math professor, Descartes Learning Club offers a thoughtfully structured learning experience that combines challenging and engaging problem-solving, individually guided instruction optimized based on each student’s math level, and collaborative exploration—all in very small groups of just 2– 6 students. PHS will offer up to two Descartes Learning Club classes on Wednesdays this session. One class is confirmed from 2:30–3:30 p.m., and a second may be added from 3:40– 4:40 p.m., depending on interest. Unlike most enrichment offerings, these classes are limited to 2–6 students and focus intensively on a specific academic area.

Teacher/ Company Information Developed in collaboration with a Stanford math professor, Descartes Learning Club nurtures students’ intellectual curiosity. Learn more about its curricula here, its teaching approach here, and its customer testimonials here. In the week before classes begin, the Descartes instructor will assess each enrolled student to tailor instruction to their learning needs. Students may be placed in either time slot to ensure the best learning environment for all participants. If interest is strong, we may expand this program in the future. Click here to learn more about 11 Descartes Learning Club.

Dance Wednesday Junior Creative Movement Grades TK-2 2:45- 3:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $420 Min/Max Students: 8-12

12 Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, In this course, students work on basic 10/22, 10/29, motor skills (jumping, skipping, 11/5, 11/12, stillness and gestures) while emphasizing rhythm, spatial 11/19, 12/3, awareness, movement quality, and 12/10 1 No Class Date: 11/26

dancing together. These classes lay the foundation for future technique classes, while engaging students in a dynamic dance experience.

Teacher/ Company Information Inspired by a street performance and the music around her, Shaneeka “Akemi” Smoot began her dance journey as a young girl. “Akemi learned how to salsa, bachata, merengue, before she could walk,” her family jokes as to how she learned the various styles. From humble upbringings, Akemi’s family couldn’t afford dance classes, so a lot of her style was selftaught, until she later began break dancing with her cousin who introduced her into the world of hip hop. That sparked something in the young Akemi to create her own dances. With over 15 years of performance and 13 years of teaching experience, she continues her study of dance in and out of the studio here in San Francisco. Akemi is an instructor with Loco Bloco, as well as Dance Mission Theatre, and now ODC. Akemi is a part of Inessence 12 Dance Company.

Wednesday 12 Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 1 No Class Date: 11/26

GastroLab Grades 3-5 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $420 Min/Max Students: 8-18 Sugar, spice, and… cheese foam?! Welcome to Gastro Lab, where the kitchen becomes your science lab and every experiment is good enough to eat! Whip, fizz, and transform ingredients into jaw-dropping edible creations. From crafting fruit caviar to making your own chocolate , you’ll explore how food shapes our world— cook with the sun , reduce food waste , and invent sustainable snacks of the future. Get ready to cook like a scientist and taste like a pro! Classes include: instruction, materials, weekly parent newsletters, and unlimited exploration.

Thursday

Papier Mache Grades: TK-6th 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $385 Min/Max Students: 5-20

11 Class Dates: 9/18, This joyful, hands-on class 9/25, 10/2, encourages students to design and build characters from scratch. 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, Starting with an armature made from cardboard, paper, and wire, students 11/13, 11/20, layer papier-mâché using flour-and12/4, 12/11 water paste and finish with paint and 2 No Class Dates: 10/23, 11/27

a display base. This class is highenergy, creative, and very sustainable, using mostly recycled materials.

Teacher/ Company Information Rayyaneh Karami is the Director of Honar, an afterschool program that offers engaging classes for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. With over 20 years of experience teaching art in schools and privately to young children, Rayyaneh is passionate about fostering creativity and learning. Holding a Master’s degree in Art and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Rayyaneh is dedicated to creating a fun and inspiring environment where students can grow and thrive, whether teaching classes personally or supporting a team of talented instructors. pn

Thursday 11 Class Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 2 No Class Dates: 10/23, 11/27

Stop Motion Animation Teacher/ Company Grades: K-6 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $385 Min/Max Students: 8-15 In this course, your child will learn all about stop motion animation film making! They will learn different methods of planning and executing their films and have the opportunity to share their masterpieces with their classmates. This course scaffolds learning so that students master basic concepts before moving on to diverse techniques to make their films as unique as they are! Students will also use different materials to create their masterpieces, letting their creativity flourish. The course is designed to be open-ended while teaching concrete techniques, allowing your child to problem-solve, find their director's voice, and showcase their passions.

Information A-Z Creativity has come about after 20+ years of learning to be creative. Keriann has spent her adult life seeking out creativity in both formal and informal spaces. Formally, she has studied art education and creativity, majoring in Art Education in undergrad and going on to receive an MA in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a MS in Creativity & Change Leadership from Buffalo State College. Informally, she has pushed herself as an artist, taking workshops in experimental media and solving visual and technical problems in ceramics, digital media, and printmaking. When it comes to teaching, Keriann has over a decade of experience working with individuals and groups globally to open their creativity, specializing in working with children. Keriann’s experience has qualified her to deliver intentional programming in demystifying and fostering the development of creative habits and life skills through arts programming. Keriann is passionate about creativity and looks forward to working with you to help bring creativity and creative practice into your pn life.

Gymnastics

Thursday 11 Class Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 2 No Class Dates: 10/23, 11/27

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Beginner 3:40-4:40pm Advanced 4:40-5:40pm Grades TK-5 Cost: $35 per class // $385 Min/Max Students: 4-16

Teacher/ Company Information

Megan Williams (Megagallaghersf@g mail.com) is the Come flip, roll, jump, and tumble with Head Over Heels SF! This owner of Head Over entry-level class will teach safety and basic skills while also Heels SF. She has challenging students with new skills. We use portable equipment to give your child an introduction to the fundamentals of gymnastics. been doing gymnastics her Skills taught include cartwheels, handstands, rolls, bar skills, and entire life and beam skills; other skills developed include confidence, flexibility, teaching gymnastics coordination, and balance. Skills are always taught in a fun and for over 13 years. encouraging environment. She is a USA This class will culminate in an Funtastic Gymnastics Exhibition on Gymnastics Pro the last day of class. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for Member, family and friends to come watch what your tumblers have been background learning during the semester (in a low key in environment)! Students checked, and Safety will demonstrate their gymnastics skills and accomplishments and Certified. And she finish with an award ceremony and a gold medal for every loves working with gymnast! The exhibition will take place during the last 20 minutes children of all ages of the final class. Our motto is fun, friends, and fitness! and skill levels and Prerequisites for advanced: participants must already be able to sharing her passion perform a cartwheel on both sides (right and left) and hold a handstand against a wall for 20 seconds and be able to safely follow directions in a for the sport!pn class setting.

Friday 8 Class Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12 5 No Class Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28

Academic Chess Grades TK-8 Times: 3:30- 4:30 Cost: $35 per class // $280 Min/Max Students: 8-20 Join us as we share our knowledge and enthusiasm around the ancient game of chess. Following the basics of piece movement, algebraic notation, material value of the pieces, our lessons will cover the principles/rules of the opening game, tactics/strategic planning of the middle game, and common endgame scenarios. We’ll analyze the games of the ‘greats’ as well as analyze the games of our future Chessmasters. This will be done in a supportive environment while stressing patience, sportsmanship, and respect for both the game and the members of our club. Club members will receive our exclusive workbooks and as part of our mission, hopefully a lifelong love for the game of chess. Any questions regarding our club, please call (888)44-CHESS.

Teacher/ Company Information Academic Chess has been teaching chess to youth and adults for 25+ years and has started chess clubs in over 60 schools in the City. We combine our love and knowledge of the game with animated, high energy lessons that instill that same love in our students. Former students include the youngest master in U.S history, a national 5th grade champion, and numerous USCF ranked tournament players. 2 things that we are most proud of; our students discover joy around the game of chess and many over the years have returned to us as adults to teach and to 17 spread that joy.

Friday 8 Class Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12 5 No Class Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28

Comics & Basic Animation Grades: K-5 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $280 Min/Max Students: 3-15 Explore the world of your favorite animated character as you go on an adventure with them in your fantasy world through storyboards and narratives. Design and discover their universe, take us on a unique adventurous journey through comics, flipbooks, zoetropes and basic animation skills. Let your child capture their creativity using comic tools and techniques such as thumbnailing, penciling and inking illustrations, writing long form graphic novel narratives and developing animation skills. This 9-week workshop will teach your child how to design characters, create environmental settings, and learn about motion graphics through visual storytelling. Whether your child enjoys drawing, writing, reading, or is just curious about how the cartoons they watch were developed, this workshop might be the right fit for them!

Teacher/ Company Information Teacher Bio: My name is Sophia Rose and I’m a half-Peruvian and half-Filipino visual development artist and illustrator. I graduated from California College of the Arts in 2023 with a B.F.A. in animation and am based in Berkeley, CA. I love bright colors, clouds, and creating artwork with stories from the heart! When I’m not drawing I enjoy eating all the diverse food the Bay Area has to offer and songwriting! Founder Information: Shuchi Mishra is the founder of this course and her curriculum focuses on visual storytelling, personal expression and exploration through images and words. She loves teaching comics and basic animation tools and techniques. You can find more info about her at www.shuchitamishra.com pn

Friday

Printmaking Grades: K-5 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $35 per class // $280 Min/Max Students: 5-20

8 Class Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12 5 No Class Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28

Explore the world of your favorite animated character as you go on an adventure with them in your fantasy world through storyboards and narratives. Design and discover their universe, take us on a unique adventurous journey through comics, flipbooks, zoetropes and basic animation skills. Let your child capture their creativity using comic tools and techniques such as thumbnailing, penciling and inking illustrations, writing long form graphic novel narratives and developing animation skills. This 9-week workshop will teach your child how to design characters, create environmental settings, and learn about motion graphics through visual storytelling. Whether your child enjoys drawing, writing, reading, or is just curious about how the cartoons they watch were developed, this workshop might be the right fit for them!

Private Music Lessons **30-minute lessons

Josh Pollock Drums, Ukulele, Guitar - TK-8

♦ $378

Monday 3:00-5:30pm

9 Class Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 12/1, 12/8 4 No Class Dates: 10/13, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

Tuesday 3:00-5:30pm

♦ $420

10 Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 12/2, 12/9 3 No Class Dates: 11/11, 11/18, 11/25

Wednesday 2:00-5:00pm

♦ $420

10 Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 12/3, 12/10 No Class Dates: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

♦ $378

Thursday 3:00-5:30pm

9 Class Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 12/4, 12/11 No Class Dates: 10/23, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

Josh Pollock (joshmcjoshford@gmail.com) is a drummer & guitarist who has performed in London, Tokyo, Sao Paolo, Tel Aviv, and innumerable points in between, with the likes of John Cale, Flea, and Van Dyke Parks, amongst others. He is an award-winning composer for theater and film and his wideranging discography includes over 80 releases. He's been teaching at PHS since before his 5-year-old son Milo was born, and he loves it immensely.

Private Music Lessons **30-minute lessons

Rachel Denzer Piano - TK-8

♦ $660

Wednesday 2:00-5:30pm

11 Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 2 No Class Dates: 10/15, 11/26

♦ $480

Friday 3:00-5:30pm

8 Class Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12 5 No Class Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28

Cincinnati native, Rachel Denzer (rachel@presidiohill.org), is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University who has a passion for piano and teaching students of all ages. Instructing piano since 2008, she strives to enrich others' lives with the love of music and encourages students to join the music community. Other than playing piano and writing music with friends, Rachel loves to hike, take trips to flea markets, and have delicious cups of coffee.

Private Music Lessons Liz Clark-Mathis Violin - K-8

**30-minute lessons

♦ $595

Tuesday 3:00-5:00pm

12 Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 1 No Class Dates: 11/25

♦ $550

Thursday 3:00-4:30pm

11 Class Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 2 No Class Dates: 10/23, 11/27

Teaching Style: Liz has been teaching violin from beginner to advanced students for over 20 years. She has taken students from starting violin at age 5 to the top high school youth orchestras. Liz’s goal in teaching is to make music fun and inspiring. She is patient and gears her teaching to the student's learning style. Her mission is to provide a positive experience while instilling the fundamentals of music and technique of the instrument. She enjoys watching each student grow and develop at their own pace. Her favorite moment is when the “light bulb” goes off when the student discovers what they have been working towards. It could be in playing a song or realizing a positional technique. It's a unique shared feeling of accomplishment for both in the lesson.

Liz started playing violin at 9 years old and has never looked back. Liz is classically trained as a violinist. She played extensively in Symphony and Chamber Orchestras. One of her biggest and most exciting experiences as a musician was playing in the World’s Music Festival in Vienna, Austria with the Marin Youth Orchestra under the direction of Hugo Rinaldi. The orchhestra placed third in the world. Since then Liz has studied and performed in numerous genres including Celtic, Jazz, Rock, and American Fiddle. She has also added singing and acting to her resume of study and performance.

Register on brightwheel REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY AUGUST 11 AT 11AM To register click the link below, sign in to brightwheel and complete the form titled ‘2025 Fall Enrichment Registration’ If you have any issues signing up for or using brightwheel please email eli@presidiohill.org.

Click here to register! After you submit the registration form you can view your selections but not make changes. Please only register for classes you actually intend to join, as cancellation is not possible on brightwheel. Note: Your enrichment enrollments will not be confirmed until the end of the enrollment period when all registrations will be reviewed. pn