Denise Kotria has been on the Performing Arts staff since 2003. She completed a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in music and voice at Austin College in Sherman, TX, and a Masters of Music Education with concentration in vocal pedagogy and early childhood education at The University of North Texas, Denton. She has taught at the Montessori Academy, Shepton High School, Malone College, Hiram College, and The Dallas School of Music. Denise has recorded vocals on two children's albums and is currently recording a CD and performing as a solo artist.