Name: Dr. Lisa Nicolay

Subjects Taught: Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Color Guard/ Flags, Chorus, Choir. In the past Nicolay taught ASB, Drama, and Art.

Currently Resides: Redlands with her Golden retriever mix

Motto: It’s nice to have a dream, but you better have a plan. It’s not how you feel, it’s how you behave.

Inspiration: Inspired by her students everyday.

Favorite Quote: “You can’t fix what you don’t acknowledge” Dr. Phil

Hobbies: Watching all sports- Particularly football, playing piano, tennis, ping pong, and going to musicals and shows.

Bad Habit: Staying up late, eating potato chips

Favorite Restaurant: Thai House, The Old Spaghetti Factory

Favorite Drink: Any smoothie, OJ (drinks 2 large glasses every morning)

Car in Garage: yellow Mini Cooper

Favorite TV Programs: Peoples Court, Judge Judy, How it’s made, All sports

Extra Info: Grew up in Ohio, Professional musician 15 years, teacher 20 years. Bachelor of music at DePauw University Indiana. Master of Arts, UC Santa Barbara. Doctor of Music, USC. Doctor of Education, University of Cincinnati