Mrs. Koeppe was born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 5th grade, she decided to play violin, and has been playing every since. Growing up, Mrs. Koeppe was a member of the North Central Honors Orchestra, and took violin lessons using the Suzuki Method. 

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After graduation high school, Mrs. Koeppe attended the University of Central Oklahoma, where she obtained a Bachelor's in Instrument Music Education. She performed in churches, pit orchestras, and weddings during college, and after graduating taught one year of elementary, middle and high school orchestra in Oklahoma. 

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Mrs. Koeppe began teaching at Hopper Middle School the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. She has been the head director at Hopper since arriving to Texas. She has continued to perform for weddings and with the Houston Civic Symphony since moving to Texas. 

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Mrs. Koeppe has a passion for teaching middle school students, and enjoys helping them grow their love of music.