Heather Cottrill

Heather Cottrill serves as a part-time Temporary Instructor in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, bringing twenty-one years of comprehensive teaching experience across all educational levels from PreK through college.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Vocal Performance from SUNY Fredonia
• Master of Music in Vocal Performance from West Virginia University

Her professional focus centers on Music Education and Vocal Performance, integrating practical classroom expertise with advanced vocal training. Her pedagogical approach spans curriculum development for diverse age groups and performance-based instruction, reflecting deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of music education.

Based in Mansfield with her family, her work emphasizes accessible music instruction from early childhood through higher education.