Faculty Directory
Carlene Bensch
Adjunct Faculty | Humanities
(She/Her/Hers)
- 412-237-4548
- cbensch@ccac.edu
- Allegheny Campus, West Hall W221
- Faculty office hours are available through self-service.
| Degree | Emphasis | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| MEd | Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction | Arizona State University |
| M.A. | Organizational Management | University of Phoenix |
| MMus | Music Performance | Bowling Green State University |
| BFA | Music Performance |
Purchase College Conservatory of Music |
Biography
Carlene is an adjunct professor in Music as well as in Early Childhood Education at CCAC Allegheny Campus. She teaches Class Piano, Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble, Children with Special Needs and Italian at the college. She is also the collaborative pianist for the CCAC College Choir. Carlene studied clarinet and piano performance at Purchase College in New York where her love of music grew into teaching privately, performing with local orchestras and ensembles as well as accompanying for musicals, choirs and vocalists for almost 30 years. Her love of teaching inspired her to pursue a Masters in Early Childhood Education. When Carlene is not teaching, she is enjoying her time with her husband, four children and three dogs. Carlene teaches summer courses at CCAC, but also enjoys spending time gardening, dancing and traveling to historical places.
Collaborative pianist for CCAC College Choir
Collaborative pianist for clarinet students of Dr. Amanda Morrison, SRU
Collaborative pianist for North Hills School District Middle School Choirs
Peer Supporter for Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
Advocate for JDRF local Pittsburgh Chapter
Advocate for ABOARD Autism Connection of PA
Member of Pittsburgh Piano Teachers Association
Foster for PAWS Across Pittsburgh
Being a part of the Music Department collaborative concerts with the College Choir and Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble has been a most memorable CCAC experience. Being able to teach students to play and perform together in a space where they can create and make music.
It brings me joy witnessing students not only become successful, but feel successful when given knowledge to take with them on their journey.
I speak three languages - English, Italian and Spanish
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."