Welcome to Mr. Fullerton, our new Music Teacher

by Bill Krieger

We want to welcome Mr. Fullerton to the St. Ethelreda family. He is our new music teacher!
I was fortunate to get a chance to meet Mr. Fullerton and ask him a few questions.

Mr. Bill: Welcome aboard, Mr. Fullerton! How did you become interested in teaching at St. Ethelreda?

Mr. Fullerton: I actually grew up in this neighborhood. I lived literally, like, 3 minutes from here. So, I am very familiar with St. Ethelreda School.

Bill: What is your education background?

Full: I graduated from North Central College. I started as an Education major but changed that because my interest in music was so strong. I graduated with a Music Performance degree.

Bill: Music!

Full: Yes, I play tenor saxophone. I like many forms of music, but my favorite is definitely jazz. One of my favorite performers is tenor sax player Gene Ammons. I collect vinyl records and my goal is to collect his entire library.

Bill: What are your plans for music at St. Ethelreda?

Full: My hope is to start a band program here. I would like to offer band for grades 3 through 8. Of course, the first year will be beginner level, but eventually we’ll want a full band program. Even a jazz band!

Bill: Sounds fantastic! Welcome aboard, Mr. Fullerton.

Full: Thank you.