Miss Shepard has taught Orchestra for 5 years. Last year was her first year in the FCUSD district, and she taught Elementary 5th grade Strings and 4th grade General Music. She has a bachelors degree in violin performance from Sacramento State and a masters degree in education from Concordia University. Her main instrument is violin, and she also has experience playing viola, cello, and bass. Miss Shepard enjoys being outdoors and loves hiking, kayaking, being with her dog, reading, and cooking. She loves to learn new things, and learning how to navigate distance learning is a challenge she is eager to tackle!