K-5 Elementary Schools

Sara DeVine – General Music

I graduated from Western Illinois University and received my degree in K-12 Music Education in the fall of 2019. In addition to my studies at WIU, I have also studied abroad both at the American College of Greece and University of Ghana. I have been teaching at Quincy Public Schools since January 2020. Since I have moved to Quincy, I have played with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band and have begun teaching flute lessons at Quincy University. I am a bit of a transplant here in Quincy but have already found the community to feel like home!

Alison Huntley – General Music

Alison Huntley is a native of New Lenox, Illinois, where she grew up in a musical family and began her musical studies at an early age. She is currently in her third year of teaching, and her second year teaching K-5 general music at Denman Elementary. Miss Huntley studied Music Education, Vocal Performance, and Choral Conducting at Western Illinois University. Miss Huntley enjoys being a part of musical productions, whether onstage or off, and can be frequently seen playing keyboard and singing on the worship team at her church. Singing is a passion of hers and she hopes to instill the love of music and singing in every student she teaches.

Samantha Seitz – General Music

My name is Miss Samantha Seitz and I teach General Music at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary, this is my 5^th year teaching music. I received my bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Quincy University in Quincy, IL. I play flute and piccolo with amazing groups in the Quincy area.  I have played with Quincy University’s Symphonic Band for some performances and graduations. I also play with the Quincy Park Band and Quincy Concert Band. In my free time I like to hang out with my boyfriend, Mack, and play with my dog, Kuzco. I also like to hang out with my friends by cooking delicious meals and playing Pokémon Go. I like to relax at home by watching tv series on Hulu and Netflix, my favorite kind of show is reality competition like Food Network’s Chopped.

Melissa Hopf – General Music

Completed Bachelor of Music Education in 2008 at Indiana State University. This is my 11th year of teaching, and my 9th year teaching General Music. I live in Quincy with my husband, daughter, and 2 cats. Outside of school I love to spend time with my family, watch movies, knit, and read (especially YA and historical fiction). I also play flute in Quincy Concert Band and Quincy Park Band.

Dayna Traver – 4th & 5th Grade General Music

My name is Dayna Traver! I graduated from Western Illinois University spring 2020 and this is my first year teaching! I was part of Sigma Alpha Iota, an all-women music fraternity at WIU and part of the NAfME chapter as well. I play saxophone as my primary instrument and love to craft, paint, and long-distance run in my free time. I’m excited to be a part of the staff at QPS!