Jo Anne Potting

Jo Anne’s musical career began in the 4th grade at St. Charles under the direction of Wayne Miller. At Nazareth Academy Sr. Laura Marie was her musical mentor.

In 1970 after getting her degree in music education from Nazareth College of Rochester, NY she joined the Parma Symphony. She taught at various Catholic grade schools in the area for 43 years! Jo Anne ended her career at St. Anthony of Padua 10 years ago. 

She’s enjoying her retirement while continuing to play in the viola section with some of her former students .Jo Anne gives many thanks to Dr. Laycock for his fine musical direction.