Samantha Soto

Music Teacher
sjschouweile@cps.edu

Bateman Music Website

Welcome! My name is Samantha Soto and I teach PreK-3 Music at Bateman. Working with the students in the area of performing arts allows me to see the students learn through play and movement. In music we sing, dance, play instruments, and create! 

I grew up just outside of Minneapolis, went to school in a small town, and did my student teaching in Chicago. I realized I loved living in the city so decided to stay! I graduated from a small school in Iowa, Northwestern College, where I had the opportunity to get degrees in both Elementary Education and Music Education with a minor in Theatre. While there, I focused on percussion performance and had a chance to travel all around the country playing with the band.  I have also been playing piano since I was in 2nd grade. I love being able to offer a variety of after school programs to continue the students music education and offer music to the older students as well. 

When I am not at school, I enjoy relaxing with a cup of coffee, playing piano, playing board games with friends, and exploring the many different restaurants Chicago has to offer.

Click Here to find out more about the Music Program!
Music Overview

 At Home Music Resources​

ONLINE MUSIC RESOURCES
Click the link to open the music website in a new window.

Incredibox
Chrome Music Lab
BeepBox
Groove Pizza
PBS Kids Music Games
Instrument of the Orchestra Game

NO SCREEN MUSIC RESOURCES
Click the links for a no screen music choice board. 

PreK-K: No Screen Choice Board
1st-2nd: No Screen Choice Board
3rd: No Screen Choice Board

Classroom Info 

Music Room Supply Needs




After School Offerings

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• COLORED PRINTING PAPER
• ANY SMALL INSTRUMENTS
• UNUSED BAND INSTRUMENTS 
• Click for AMAZON Classroom WISH LIST
• Click for DONORS CHOOSE fundraising page

• Beginning Piano (By lottery drawing)
• Advanced Piano (By invite only after 1 year in beginning piano)
• Middle School Theater
• 4th-8th Band
• 3rd-8th Choir

Important Info and Links here

E-mail me at: sjschouweile@cps.edu