Biography
Suzi Chiera is the newest staff member of the Barberton Instrumental Music Department, recently hired as the Middle School Band Director. Her responsibilities include 5th grade General Music, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Band, as well as 7th grade Jazz class, and 8th grade Jazz Band. Mrs. Chiera also assists the high school Marching Band.
Since completing a Bachelors in Music Education at Kent State University, Mrs. Chiera has held numerous long-term substitute positions for various music departments in the Akron area. Mrs. Chiera is primarily a percussionist and has been involved with OIPA and WGI while teaching percussion at Norton High School, as well as with Matrix Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Mrs. Chiera also plays the clarinet and has enjoyed playing in the Wadsworth Community Band, on occasion.
While she’s not teaching music, Mrs. Chiera is a youth sports instructor for the Wadsworth YMCA. She lives in Wadsworth, Ohio with her husband Tom. They love their dog, sports, family, traveling, and movies.
Since completing a Bachelors in Music Education at Kent State University, Mrs. Chiera has held numerous long-term substitute positions for various music departments in the Akron area. Mrs. Chiera is primarily a percussionist and has been involved with OIPA and WGI while teaching percussion at Norton High School, as well as with Matrix Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Mrs. Chiera also plays the clarinet and has enjoyed playing in the Wadsworth Community Band, on occasion.
While she’s not teaching music, Mrs. Chiera is a youth sports instructor for the Wadsworth YMCA. She lives in Wadsworth, Ohio with her husband Tom. They love their dog, sports, family, traveling, and movies.