About Mrs. Dexheimer

My name is Sara Dexheimer, and I am currently in my eighteenth year of teaching music at Fairview. I am very lucky to teach at such a wonderful school filled with awesome students! 

I was born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri - the hometown of the author Mark Twain. As a child I was very active in music. I sang at church, played the piano, participated in show choir and performed in many musicals. I always knew I would pursue a career in music, so after graduating high school I went to Northwest Missouri State University where I received my bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education.   During my teaching career,  I have taken many hours of continuing education in general and music education and have earned my Orff-Schulwerk certification.  I also have an Educational Specialist degree in administration from William Woods University.

I live in Columbia with my husband Billy and daughters Elizabeth and Maggie. We also have three cats: Carlos, Walter, and Jerry and two dogs: Marty and Kevin. My family loves music as much as I do. Elizabeth enjoys taking voice lessons, playing the ukulele and piano, and performing in Rock Bridge Choirs.  She is also a member of City Lights Showchoir.  Maggie takes piano lessons, plays the ukulele and violin, and loves to sing.  

In my spare time I love hanging out with my family and friends. I also enjoy singing, camping, watching movies and baking (chocolate chip cookies are my favorite). My favorite color is purple, and my favorite restaurant is Flyover.  I also love Pasta Factory.

I look forward to many more years of teaching music at Fairview! Go Falcons!!