Mrs. Helsel is thrilled to be joining the Marshall Middle School family this year teaching choir and general music! This will be her 8th year of teaching having taught previously in Grove City, PA and Loudoun County, VA. Mrs. Helsel got her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Christopher Newport University where she studied Choral Music Education and Vocal Performance. While in Loudoun County, Virginia, Mrs. Helsel taught elementary general music and high school choir directing five choral ensembles. Her choirs earned excellent and superior ratings at assessments and toured regionally. She had several students attend All District, All State, and National Honors Choirs. Mrs. Helsel taught middle school choir and general music in Grove City for the past three years and taught an extra-curricular ensemble called "Encore."

Mrs. Helsel is passionate about her family, faith, fitness, and the power of music to inspire the best in humanity. She enjoys singing, taking bike rides, teaching group fitness, and coffee.