Kathy Larsen

Name: Kathryn Larsen Position: Violin/viola teacher

Education: Suzuki Unit 1-10 Certification, Music Mind Games Certification, Alternative Teacher Certification, BS in Electrical Engineering

How long have you been in Temple/Belton? Where did you live before Temple/Belton?

Moved to Temple August 15, 2021 from Spring, Texas (lived there since 1993)

Musical experience: Private teaching (27 yrs), Orchestra Director at 5^th/6^th grade campus (1.5 yrs),

violinist in The Woodlands Symphony, Crighton Theatre, Conroe Symphony, Symphony North of Houston

Positions held in Southeast Texas Suzuki Association: Vice President, Website Administrator, Treasurer

Hobbies/Interests: church, service, family history, exercise, puzzles

Family life: married 32 years, 4 children (one at home still)

Pets names: Balinese cat named “Tan cat”

Favorite quote: “Try a little harder to be a little better.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Pet peeves: Having to cut salad at a restaurant

Favorite food: Italian Favorite color: cobalt blue

Favorite story from your musical experience: My children are musical, too. My favorite thing to do is to play sacred hymn arrangements with them during a church service.