I am honoured and excited to continue as part of the vibrant and thriving Music and Art Departments here at CKSS. I began my teaching journey in 2002, and have been a proud Golden Hawk since 2015. I could even say I was in-training to be a Golden Hawk when I played in the Pit Orchestra for my first CKSS Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, and took the baton for our production of The Wizard of Oz. My love of music, music theatre and CKSS has grown stronger through the years.
I was lucky to have an early start in music, beginning violin at the tender age of 2 and piano at age 7. Music in high school forever changed my life: I had the opportunity to start the instrument of my dreams—the horn. Nothing could stop me! To this day, I still play horn as a soloist and in a variety of ensembles, including the Chatham Concert Band, the Chatham Kent Chamber Orchestra, the Occasional Five Plus One Brass Sextet and for musicals put on by Theatre Kent.
I've learned first-hand the difference that caring educators make. I've been privileged to work with teachers who have made a huge difference in my life, both as their student and as colleagues. I hope to be able to do the same for our students. CKSS is lucky to have a fantastic, dedicated music staff that wants students to flourish and develop a life-long love of music through music instruction in our classes and extra-curricular activities. I'm eager to work and grow with my classes, the Junior Band, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra and participants in the musical as we embark on a new year!
Mrs. Veronika Redfern, OCT, B. Mus. (Hons.), B.Ed. Instrumental Music and Visual Arts Program Chatham Kent Secondary School 285 McNaughton Ave. East Chatham, ON N7L 2G7
DEGREES Bachelor of Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Western Ontario, 2002 Bachelor of Music (Honours Comprehensive: Music Education) (4-year), Wilfrid Laurier University, 2001
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Music – Instrumental, June 2002 Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Geography, June 2002 Junior Division, July 2011 Primary Division, December 2011 Intermediate Division, Mathematics, December 2013
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Special Education, Part 1, April 2007 Honours Specialist, Music, August 2017