Stephanie Ruggles

Stephanie Ruggles has a diverse work experience in the field of music and education. Stephanie started their career in 2003 as a Music Teacher/Choral Director at Ritenour School District, where they have been serving until the present. In 2022, they also took on the role of Interim Choral Director at First Congregational Church of St Louis UCC.

In addition to their teaching roles, Stephanie has been involved in various music organizations. Stephanie worked as a Program Coordinator for Opera Explorers (formerly Opera Camp for Kids!) at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis from 2018 to the present. Prior to that, they were an Instructor for Opera Camp For Kids! from 2009 to 2018. Stephanie also contributed to the music community as a Mezzo Soprano/Alto in Collegium Vocale of St. Louis since 2014 and as a Co-Principal Alto Soloist in The American Kantorei since 2013.

Stephanie has demonstrated their vocal talents in the opera scene as well. Stephanie worked as an Opera Singer for STL Opera Collective from 2016 to 2019 and for Gateway Opera in 2017.

Lastly, Stephanie has non-musical work experience as a Prime Time Visual Sales representative at The Container Store from 2009 to 2015.

Overall, Stephanie Ruggles has acquired a strong background in music education, vocal performance, and arts administration through their various roles and contributions to different organizations.

Stephanie Ruggles completed their Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal/Choral Education at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis from 1994 to 2000. Following that, they pursued their Master of Music in Vocal Performance, specifically in Opera, at Washington University in St. Louis from 2000 to 2002. Stephanie also holds a K-12 Vocal/Choral Music Education certification, although further details such as the institution and the year of obtaining are not provided.