Heather A. Rentz

Multi-talented teaching professional, committed to instilling love of learning in all students. Known for integrating cooperative learning, learning by design, and inclusive education. Proven experience in tailoring lesson plans to meet the needs of the individual learner, and capture their interest, while igniting their imagination. Goals include maintaining a healthy, safe learning environment for all students to be successful. Trustworthy educator with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school and community. Encouraging professional with many years of experience. Adept at integrating culture and technology into productive classroom settings.

Teaching License/Certification, Kindermusik International

• All School Mass, St. Mark Church, 05/14/23, Vocal performance
• Piano Accompanying, Five Student Recitals, Capital University, Columbus, OH, 06/05/10
• Windworks Ensemble, Ohio Wesleyan University, 11/11/09
• Windworks Ensemble, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 11/15/09
• Faculty Performances, New Hope Church, Powell, OH, 11/08/09
• Faculty Performances, New Hope Church, Powell, OH, 11/15/09
• Guest Soloist (Flute), with the Lima Symphony Orchestra, 01/18/08
• Guest Soloist (Flute), with the Lima Symphony Orchestra with Grammy Award Winner, pianist, Paul Barnes, 10/01/07
• Masterclass Teaching, Recital Performance, and Private Lesson Teaching (flute), at the International Festival de Flautas, San Jose, Costa Rica, 05/28/06-06/03/06
• Piccolo, The Augusta Symphony Orchestra, 2002-2005
• Flute and Piccolo, The Los Colinas Symphony Orchestra, 2000-2002
• Flute and Piccolo, The Garland Symphony Orchestra, 2000-2002
• Flute and Piccolo, New Arlington Symphony Orchestra, 2000-2002

• Flute Performance
• Music Appreciation- Levels: Freshman- Seniors
• Music Theory- Levels I-IV
• Sight-singing- Levels I-IV
• Flute Method Courses for Music Education Majors
• Woodwind Chamber Music
• Other course specializations include: American Music History, Jazz History, Music of the Nineteenth Century, Gospel Music, and Irish Music.

• Dr. Mark Laughlin, Dean of the College of Arts, Communication, and Emerging Media, Georgia Southwestern University, Americus, GA, (803) 331-5983, mark_laughlin@hotmail.com
• Dr. Nancy Gamso, Former Dean of the School of Music/ Assistant Professor of Woodwinds Emeritus Professor, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 740-368-3710, nmgamso@owu.edu
• Lucia Heddleson, Principal, St. Mary’s School, (440) 315-7430, luciaheddleson@yahoo.com
• Karen Cocita, Principal, St. Mark Westpark, 216-521-4115

• Flute Pedagogy Research, 05/01, Carnegie Mellon University, This research project focused on pertinent elements of flute playing, orchestral literature and solo literature, which included observation of Jeanne Baxtresser and Alberto Almarza and their teaching.
• D.M.A. Thesis: Nineteenth Century Events Contributing to the Prevalence of Flute Theme and Variation Pieces of the Composers Boehm, Tulou, Andersen, and Hahn, 05/01
• Lip Care 101, The Instrumentalist and Flute Talk Magazines, 11/04

• Spring Concert- St. Mark School, 03/20/25, From the Jukebox featuring The Guitar Club, Percussion Ensemble, and the School Choir. Skits written by me, dances choreographed by me also.
• When Jesus Was Born- Musical Director, 12/12/24, K-2 Musical at St. Mark School
• Spring Concert- St. Mark School, 03/20/24, Surfin’ U.S.A. featuring The Guitar Club, Percussion Ensemble, and the School Choir
• The Littlest Angel Choir- Musical Director, 12/16/23, K-2 Musical at St. Mark School
• Spring Concert- St. Mark School, 04/26/23, Featuring The Guitar Club, Percussion Ensemble, and the School Choir
• The Littlest Christmas Tree- Musical Director, 12/16/22, K-2 Musical at St. Mark School
• The Little Mermaid Jr.- Producer and Musical Director and Choreographer, 05/12/23, At St. Mark School
• Workshop- The Lorain Palace Youth Theater, 07/20/23, Vocal and Acting Workshop
• Woodwind Masterclass- Ohio Wesleyan University, 02/01/22
• Theater Acting and Singing Workshop- The Lorain Palace Youth Theater, 07/20/22, Vocal and Acting Workshop
• Improvisation for the Beginning Instrumentalist and Vocalist, 12/10/09, At Prestige Music Studio
• Suzuki Piano Group Masterclass, 12/02/09, At Prestige Music Studio