Ms. Bartleman is a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and entering her first of teaching at Roosevelt High School. Prior to this role, she worked as a substitute teacher with the Special School Districts of Saint Louis. Ms. Bartleman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Luther College and a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Currently, she is pursuing a Graduate Certification in K-12 Instrumental Music Education from the University of Missouri Saint Louis. During her graduate studies at Southern Illinois University, Ms. Bartleman served as a graduate teaching assistant for the Athletic Bands which include the Marching Salukis and SIU Pep Band. As an accomplished musician, she has performed in a wide variety of ensembles, including wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz band, musicals, and chamber music. She resides in Saint Louis with her significant other and her two cats, Felix & Ella.