Ms. Jeanette joins our music department staff this year as a private voice and piano teacher. She has been teaching 20 + years and currently teaches middle school Music and Choir in Pearland.  Jeanette graduated from the University of Houston with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance.  She also attended Trinity University and earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of St. Thomas. She has performed and traveled with the Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Chamber Choir. Along with directing several church choirs, she has sung as a paid soloist and choral member at a variety of Houston churches including St. Martin’s Episcopal, St. Paul’s United Methodist, and currently at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Church with their choir, and chamber group, Chorus Angelorum. Jeanette is honored to share the gift and joy of music with others through teaching. When not singing or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and fur babies (4 dogs and 1 cat), along with reading, writing poetry, journaling, traveling, and cooking.

Jon studied classical guitar and music education at the University of North Texas. Jon has studied the guitar for 35 years and began playing the piano at age 5. He has taught private lessons in guitar, piano and other instruments for over 25 years. Jon began playing professionally in church and school productions at age 15. Jon has performed with groups ranging in styles from blues, jazz, rock, country, funk, contemporary, pop, reggae and ska. Jon tailors his teaching according to the student’s interest, skill level and adaption with a heavy emphasis on technique.

“It is my purpose to share my gift with others.” – Jon Gowen

Sara Johnson is an elementary music teacher in Pearland. She graduated with a vocal music degree from Wayland Baptist University and has traveled as a music director and singer.  She loves sharing her gift of music with students and teaching them to use their gift for the Lord.  When not singing on the church worship team, or with her students, she loves spending time with her husband and two children.

Arlana Peacock is thrilled to be joining Chara’s Music department. She has been a music educator in public schools for 17 years, where she directed choirs and musical productions. Arlana has taught piano and voice lessons over the past 10 years. She also performed with the Dallas Symphony Chorus, Arlington Opera, and was a soloist with the North Richland Hills Symphony. She has loved playing the piano since the age of 4, and enjoyed participating in many church ensembles.  In her free time, Mrs. Peacock enjoys singing with her church choir, dancing at her exercise class, and being with family at the beach.

Meg Treadwell is elated to be part of the Chara Music Department. She has loved music since she was a child and was involved in choir and voice lessons all through high school. She is now a senior at the University of Houston attending the Moores School of Music where she will receive a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Studies and a Minor in Marketing. Meg was also a member of the internationally acclaimed Moores Concert Chorale for five semesters. She has recorded music in LA with onKey Entertainment and looks forward to starting a new project with Mark Townsend. When she is not teaching or recording music, she enjoys spending time with her family (including her dogs) and friends, being active, reading, and cooking. She is so excited to work with your students!