Avonlea Armstrong-Green graduated from Brandon University with a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (A.D.), and was the recipient of the Gold Medal in Music Education. She holds an Associate degree in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory, a Post-Baccalaureate in Education from the University of Manitoba, and recently completed a Masters in Choral Conducting at the U of M under Dr. Elroy Friesen. She has been teaching music in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division in Winnipeg for 16 years, with experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Avonlea teaches high school choir, vocal jazz, and musical theatre at Sturgeon Heights Collegiate, and directs the award-winning St. James-Assiniboia Senior Divisional Choir. In 2013, she was the recipient of the Michael J. Proudfoot Award, recognizing a conductor exemplifying a passion for excellence in choral work. She is active as a clinician and guest conductor throughout the province and enjoys building relationships and sharing her love for choral music with students of all ages. Aside from teaching, Avonlea sings and plays piano in her church band, and loves spending time with her husband Joel, son Rylan, and baby Crosby.