Kate Ferguson (Financial Coordinator) is in her 7th year of teaching at the Crestwood Local Schools.  Prior to her assignment at Crestwood, she was the assistant band director at  Cuyahoga Falls High School for 2 years.  Ferguson earned her Masters in Music Education from the University of Akron in May 2004, and her Bachelor of Music Education from Kent State University  in August 1998. Her main performing instrument is the trombone.  Ferguson is actively involved in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA).  She is currently serving as an OMEA District President, is a member of the State Board and was a member of the 2006  Professional Conference Planning Committee. In addition to these things, she also hosts OMEA High School Solo and Ensemble and Marching Band Adjudicated Events.  Her professional memberships include Music Educators National Conference, Ohio Music Education Association and Delta Omicron.