Education:

Master of Music (Music Education)
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois (2003)

Illinois Teacher Certification (K -12 Music )
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois (2001)

Bachelor of Arts (Music - Piano Pedagogy )
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois (1986)

Diploma (Church Music - Piano emphasis )
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois (1983)

Piano Performance Grade 8 (1977)
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Theory of Music Grade 8 (1980)
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Mrs. Hoops has been teaching piano lessons since the 1970s. She began her teaching career in Singapore before coming to the U.S. to further her studies in 1980. Some of the organizations she has taught at include Oakton Community College, the Willow Creek Arts Center, the Yamaha Music School and Suzuki Academy.

Mrs. Hoops' other musical experiences include teaching music in the public schools, performing with travelling gospel teams and the Palatine Children's Choir, writing for music programs on Singapore Radio Station and conducting Church choirs at the Chicago Chinese Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hoops is a strong believer in helping children and adults learn in a positive environment. Therefore she constantly adapt her lesson plans to each student as they journey through the process of acquiring the skills to making music at the piano.