Karissa De Jager

Classes taught: 
5-12 Band & 5-12 Lessons

Position description at DCS:
Instrumental Music

Professional and Educational Background: 
-MOC-Floyd Valley High School
-Majored in Music Education at South Dakota State University
-Front Ensemble Tech for Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls – 2 years

Childhood and Family Background:
Oldest of 3 kids
Mom and Sister are Band directors
Dad’s an Organic farmer and Buys & Sells Hay
Brother is a Police Officer

Church Life:
Married a Pastor – currently work at/attend 1st Reformed Church of Platte 

Life Outside of DCS:  
I enjoy most board games and entertaining people in our home.  I give a lot of private lessons and enjoy serving on one of our Worship Teams at church.  

Why I Teach at DCS:
Great kids!  Terrific support!