ISABELA THORNSLEY [THEY/SHE]

My name is Isabela Thornsley. I am from Flagstaff, Arizona and I have been a resident here in Washington since 2018.  I am currently a student at Central Washington University and am studying both Instrumental and Choral Music Education. 

Growing up, the Thornsley house always had music playing in every square inch. At Age 11, I started learning to play the cello. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember; it has helped me through some of the hardest times. I love to share my passion for music with people; to help them find the tools they need to become better humans, for music is innately human.

Through music, I have been able to share my passion of diversity, healthy relationships with practice, and self expression. I am excited to share music and to learn more about how to be an educator as I start my journey as a Teaching Artist at YAMA.