Michele Collins received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the State University at Albany, majoring in French and Secondary Education. Following her studies at Albany, which included a minor in music, Ms. Collins held various appointments at the United Nations and at Pace University in New York. She also served as substitute teacher for the Clinton Township Board of Education as well as the Flemington Presbyterian Nursery School. Since 2008, Michele has directed the Silver Belles and Beaus singing group at the Hunterdon County YMCASenior Center.

In addition to her professional work, Ms. Collins has an extensive record as a volunteer for various local organizations. Among them, she has been Vice President of the Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey; President of the Moms Club of Lebanon, Girl Scout leader; and a religious education teacher and vocalist at the Immaculate Conception Church.

In 2008, Ms. Collins's love for music and children brought her to HAA, where she now teaches Musikgarten classes.

Michele's Blog Articles:

Music Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Young Children: Musikgarten

" Ms. Michele Goes to College"

"The Piano in My Life" 

What Parents said about Michele's Teaching:

“Thank you so much for inspiring my son to dance and sing and play everywhere we go.  He LOVES music!”