Kaitlin Alusik is a recent graduate of The College of New Jersey, where she received her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education in 2009. Following her undergraduate studies, she entered the Master of Music program in flute performance at The Boston Conservatory, studying with flutist Linda Toote, a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Previous teachers include David DiGiacobbe of the Lancaster and Harrisburg Symphonies, Renee Siebert of the New York Philharmonic and Keith Underwood of New York University. Kate has been teaching flute privately for the past several years. She is also employed at The Children's Corner of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, where she serves as substitute teacher. As a flutist, she has performed in church services, pit orchestras and various chamber groups since high school, and enjoys sharing her love for music. Kate joined the HAA faculty in 2010.