Holly Lesnick:

Holly Lesnick has had a love for music her entire life. She is a graduate of Florida State University School of Music in Voice, and holds a Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. Holly is a Licensed Kindermusik Educator and Owner/Director of Grow and Sing Studios. She has been teaching Kindermusik classes since November, 2002, and has loved every minute of it. Her studio has achieved Maestro status 3 years running from Kindermusik International and is currently in the Conductors Circle Top 1% in the world. Her program won "best music class" for 2008 and 2009 in the Orlando Nickelodeon Parent's Picks Awards. Her program is currently nominated for the 2010 awards.

She is the Area Developer of 16 counties in Florida for Kindermusik International, and the Local Representative of the Central Florida Partnership of Kindermusik Educators Chapter. She is the creator of the DVD "Connect Through Music". Her mission is to reach as many families as possible with Kindermusik. Holly has previously worked as a Music Therapist, Activities Director and Private Vocal Instructor, sharing her high energy and love for music with high quality leadership, guidance and education.

Holly is a proud mother of 2 who sincerely believes in the value of early childhood music education. She looks forward to continuing her Kindermusik journey for years to come while spending the rest of her time at home raising her daughter Anna and her son Aiden. She is honored to be part of such an amazing program and a large international network of licensed Kindermusik educators.

Minet Gregory:

Minet Gregory began her love of singing in elementary school, where she first joined the 5th grade choir. She knew then that music would be in her life forever. In high school and college, she was frequently featured as a soloist. She now continues to sing and cantor at her local church. As a graduate of the prestigious Rollins College School of Music in Winter Park, Florida, she is a knowledgeable and talented addition to the Grow and Sing Studios family. She earned her teaching certificate in 2000 and taught elementary school music briefly in the Orange County school system, and is a Licensed Kindermusik Educator. Now a stay-at-home mother of two, she wants to use her gift and passion for music to show how the Kindermusik program can not only benefit the development of children at any age, but help parents form a special bond with their children that only music can provide.

Katrina Claydon:

Katrina Claydon has developed herself personally and professionally over the years. She became a member of the British Ballet Organisation (BBO) at a very early age and a qualified dance instructor at the age of 18 (AUKAPTD) teaching ballet, tap, modern and gymnastic dance to both children and adults. She moved to Saudi Arabia in 1992 where she taught Physical Education and Swimming (ASA) to children based at a British School in Saudi Arabia, and opened up a dance school within the expatriate community offering many activities for children and adults to participate in. This included organizing, choreographing, directing and producing dance/musical shows, Sports Events and Charity Events.

Katrina has always been passionate about her work with children and for the past 4.5 years, Katrina has been blessed to have been teaching Kindermusik initially in Orlando, Florida, then back in the United Kingdom where she was awarded Maestro Conductor status, listing her in the top 1% of Kindermusik educators worldwide. She now finds herself back in Orlando where her Kindermusik journey first began, and is excited to be joining the Grow and Sing team in Orlando, where she will be able to continue her work in sharing with families the features and benefits that Kindermusik has to offer. Katrina’s life and inspiration is her family, and the many wonderful families that she has met through her work, and she believes that “KINDERMUSIK IS THE SINGLE BEST CHOICE YOU CAN MAKE FOR YOUR CHILD”

Rachael Joachim:

Rachael Joachim's affinity for children and their development match her love of music. She earned her Bachelor's in Music Education and Voice from Florida State University. Rachael taught many years of elementary music in Orange County and has been a member of the Orlando Opera Company Chorus for six years.

Now she feels blessed to bring her knowledge as a Licensed Kindermusik Educator and member of Grow and Sing Studios team to teach families the value and magic music can bring to their children's lives. Rachael has seen firsthand the impact musical activities have on such an early age by bringing her two children to Kindermusik classes since they have been infants. She has been teaching Kindermusik classes since January 2004. Rachael has the best job in the world, watching you and your child grow and learn together through Kindermusik!