Music Teacher Email Phone: 262 763-0200 x 3162 My name is Penny Yanke. I grew up in Racine County, Wisconsin. I attended Burlington High School from 1977-1981. I was involved in many things at BHS. I was in swing choir, drama, along with other activities.
After high school I attended UW-Whitewater. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Music Education. My degrees are in General Music and Choral Music. I went on to pursue my masters in Guidance Counseling. I have training in AODA and at risk student counseling.
I began teaching at Burlington High School in 1987. During my years here at BHS I have served as a poms coach, SAP coordinator, and Homecoming Advisor. Currently, I am the musical director for the annual musical, B*JAZZled (show choir) Director and The National Honor Society Co-Advisor.
I have been involved in many musical and drama productions. Some of my favorites include: MAME, "Pirates of Penzance" and "Godspell". I am a member of the National Association for Music Education, Wisconsin State Music Association, Sweet Adelines International, The Barbershop Harmony Society, and American Choral Directors Association. I am also on the board for the "After the Dash" committee, the Wisconsin Youth Harmony Festival group (WYHF) and the Young Women in Harmony National Task Force (YWIH).
Schedule
1st Hour Mixed Choir
2nd Hour Concert Choir
3rd Hour Duty
4th Hour Treble Chorale/Here Comes Treble
5th Hour A Cappella Choir/Vocal Motion
6th Hour Class Piano
7th Hour Prep
Best Time to Reach Me
2:00-3:00