Kathy Hayden.  Owner, Creative Director and Maestro Educator of Kindermusik & Friends of SB County

    Kathy first brought Kindermusik to the Santa Barbara County in 1998, and was one of the first music and movement programs offered to families in the SB area! Kathy has always surrounded herself with children, and loves nothing more than to be in the presence of the imaginative, free and young-spirited!
    She received a BA in Liberal Studies/Psychology, and a Multiple Subjects Credential for Elementary ages in 1985. She since almost completed her Master's degree in Educational Administration. She has directed day cares, taught kindergarten and first grade in England and California, owned and operated three Gymboree franchises, receiving Franchise of the Year, and many honorary awards. Kathy has extensive training in sensory-motor integration and play therapy for infants and toddlers, has trained with renowned music and movement specialist, Phyllis Weikert. She regularly updates and attends Orff-Schuelwerk musical trainings and workshops. She also is a Music Specialist, Teacher and Curriculum Developer for various elementary and preschools in SB county.
    Kathy's Kindermusik has been named one of the top Kindermusik Programs Internationally and she has been honored 'Kindermusik Maestro Educator' since 2001. Her program is recognized for exceptional service in bringing music to families in the community and abroad. Her passion is to bring music, art and love to all children, and has now begun her passion: Global Arts Outreach: India?s Children (see her GAO Blog) where she travels to India and works with orphans and in villages schools bringing music, English and LOVE to many children in need!
    Kindermusik and Kathy are a perfect match. Her passion is teaching creatively with music, dance, stories and play....and MOSTLY, loving children and connecting families.