Katie Shinden Director, Teacher
As a new mom, Katie discovered the wonders of Kindermusik when she and hubby Bruce brought their twins Seth and Kira to their first Village class at the age of 5 months. They are now 5 years old and are Kindermusik veterans, and two year old Tessa loves her Our Time class! Katie has had a lifelong passion for music that includes singing in choirs and playing piano during her childhood, being a radio DJ on KCSB and KUSF from 1987-1999 as well as a ten-year stint as a bass guitarist and vocalist in an all-female rock 'n' roll band.

Jadzia Winter Kindermusik Teacher
Jadzia Winter is incredibly excited to join Katie’s Kindermusik family, so she can combine two of the things she loves: music and teaching children. Jadzia did Kindermusik herself as a child, and has also watched her younger siblings participate over the years. The eldest of four children, she enjoys taking part in creative and imaginative play. Jadzia has always loved singing; she is a songwriter and pianist. Jadzia has done many theatre performances: from youth musicals to Shakespeare productions to Ventura College Operas and recently Adult Community Theatre. Her other passions include nutrition, psychology, history, reading and dancing. She is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Neirin Kindermusik Teacher
Neirin is thrilled to be involved in the Kindermusik camp once more. As an actor and piano player, he enjoys engaging in activities such as games, crafts, music, and dance. Neirin was one of the leads ( Bill)  in Rubicon ‘s Mamma Mia last summer with teacher Katie‘s daughter, Tessa.  Neirin was also recently a  featured performer in ventura College’s performance of the Addams family. Neirin is a kindermusik veteran who started in Katie’s program 14 years ago.  

Angie Escalante Kindermusik Teacher
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Teacher Angie is a newly-licensed Kindermusik educator who grew up singing and in musical theater. She has used her musical experience obtaining her early childhood degree and in her 15 plus years teaching early child care. She now resides in Ventura County with her wife, step daughter and baby girl. She started as a Kindermusik parent with her daughter at 3 months old and just fell in love with the program. Her passion for music and working with young children makes her a great fit for Kindermusik.. She is so excited to be joining the Kindermusik teaching family and can't wait to meet more wonderful families!