Instructors

Our Instructors

All of our instructors have chosen Suzuki teaching as their profession, with the majority having completed master’s degrees in Suzuki pedagogy.  Our instructors have an excellent track record setting up young children to play with a beautiful sound, and are able to instruct through the advanced level.  They are all passionate about honing the art of teaching and are committed to pursuing additional training and education throughout their careers.

Annalise Ohse
Executive Director | Violin Instructor
Annalise's teaching style has been described as a "rigorous focus on technique with a sense…
Heather Harris
Cello Instructor | Chief Operating Officer
Heather Harris is a passionate cellist who loves to teach, perform, and create...
Andra Prewett
Violin & Viola Instructor
Andra Prewett served as Franklin Suzuki Academy’s Executive Director from 2015 until 2024.  Under her…
Sarah Mitchell
Program Director | Violin Instructor
Sarah Mitchell began studying the violin at age 4 as a Suzuki student of the…