After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Oklahoma City University, Taylor began her career in Oklahoma City Public Schools, first teaching high school vocal music and piano at U.S. Grant before falling in love with shaping elementary music curriculum and teaching for two years at Heronville elementary. Her love of the natural world led her to teach (and hike) in Denver Public Schools for two years, where she focused on developing and implementing a joyful dual-language (English/Spanish) elementary music program focused on ensuring an equitable and exceptional music education that fostered communication skills, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking skills.