Gail Shriver received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Graceland University, Lamoni, IA and her M.Ed. in Administration from William Woods University, Fulton, MO. In addition, Gail has completed Orff Schulwerk certification (Levels I-III and Master Class), Kodàly Level I, and The McClosky Institute of Voice Seminar. During her music education career, Mrs. Shriver has taught Pre-K – 12 th grade, general music, choir and band, as well as private piano and voice. Mrs. Shriver has been a high school honor choir guest clinician.

She currently teaches Kindergarten-5th grade general music and directs the 4th -5th choir at Meadow Lane Elementary in Olathe, KS. Shriver was the 2023-2024 Meadow Lane Elementary building nominee for Kansas Teacher of the Year. Gail enjoys spending time with her family and participating in the choir at Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

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