Private Studio Lessons

Doris Kohler has been teaching at Foothill since 1989. She is the piano program coordinator, which includes teaching lessons for students Jr.  K thru 8th grade, organizing recitals and preparing the students for the annual ACSI Piano Festival. Her training includes a variety of musical styles, from jazz to classical, to church and worship music. In addition to teaching at Foothill, her experience includes accompanist for churches and choirs throughout the local area as well as teaching at Music & Arts in Glendora. She received her BA Degree in Music Education from Azusa Pacific University. She loves to incorporate interactive music games and music-related computer programs into her piano instruction for the younger students. She has always had a love for music and a love for children, so she finds this position extremely fulfilling. She says, "I feel I can minister to children the best through music."

Aimee Knight is the orchestra director and studio lesson program coordinator at Foothill Christian School. She is also the founder and director of the Foothill Christian Legacy Youth Orchestra and the FCLYO Legacy Lesson Academy. Aimee received her Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed) degree from Azusa Pacific University. In addition to directing music, Aimee is actively involved at church, takes dance classes, loves figure skating, enjoys good coffee, and has four cats. Aimee believes strongly in the value of a Christ-centered education and is blessed to be able to educate and minister to children through music and worship.

Dana Apolonio is Foothill Christian School's Orchestra Assistant and Private Lessons Instructor. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a Master’s in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University with her teaching credential in music. Outside the classroom, Dana enjoys reading, exploring new foods and places, and serving on her church’s worship team. Dana also remains active in the local music scene, performing with various orchestras and ensembles throughout the region.