I am honored to be your child's music teacher at McGhee Elementary. I am one of 2 music teachers in our school. I attended Kilgore College, then graduated with a Bachelor of Music of Education degree, all-level certification, and piano pedagogy, from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. This is my 23rd year in music education and my 17th year in Channelview. I began teaching elementary music in Van, Tx., '03-'09. When I came to CVISD in '09, I taught at Schochler Elementary for 13 years; this is now my 4th year at McGhee Elementary. I am a pianist and vocalist.

At McGhee Elementary, we explore, listen to, move with, create, and perform music. Our classroom utilizes Quaver's Wonderful World of music curriculum. It is a fun, interactive format for learning new concepts, songs, games, and music theory.

I also direct the McGhee Melody Makers Honor Choir, comprised of a select group of 4th and 5th grade students. This is a vocal club which performs in the community of Channelview at various events and locations throughout the school year, including the community Toy Drive, the December Wassail, and a combined elementary honor choir concert in May.

I am married to my wonderful husband, Larry. I have two daughters, Kendall and Hannah, 2 sons-in-law- Kirklynn and Axel, and two amazing grandsons- Kayson and Kyler. I also have a sweet dog, Chloe; she is 10 years old.

I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach, and puzzling.

Cindy Hargraves
McGhee Music Specialist
Phone: 281-452-2880
Email: cindy.hargraves@cvisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Music Ed- All-Level
Piano Pedagogy
TMEA Member (Texas Music Educators' Association)