2026 General Music Workshop Clinicians
Christine Ruggles currently teaches Kindergarten through 3rd grade music at Crosby Elementary in Harvard, Illinois. She has taught elementary music for 18 years in Texas and Illinois. Christine has completed all three levels of Orff training and two levels of Kodaly training. She has a Master of Music in Music Education with Orff Schulwerk emphasis from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas). Christine is currently the Elementary General Music Division President for Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA).
Lisa Colleen is the founder and principal with LC Coaching LLC, (DBA LC Rhythm Events), a high-energy consultancy that applies rhythm, movement, and neuroscience to the art of reframing perspectives for release, regulation, health and well-being. Lisa is an educator, Artist in Residence presenter, drum circle facilitator, ICA certified life coach and personal growth workshop facilitator. She is also the Director of Program Development at Bongo Boy Music School in Indianapolis, IN. For over 15 years she has focused on bringing rhythm and wellness programs to schools, special needs and senior living communities, and other support communities. Lisa completed the graduate certificate program in Applied Educational Neuroscience from Butler University in 2021. Since then, her work has expanded into consulting in senior community life enrichment programming and presenting professional development workshops for preschool and elementary school educators. She uses rhythm and movement as a framework for enhancing emotional regulation, releasing anxiety and excess energy, and encouraging positive connection to self and others for improving well-being.
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