People of PS: Courtney Daniell-Knapp

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Courtney Daniell-Knapp, Director of Fine Arts, about her passion for the arts, this year's 8th grade musical, and what she hopes to continue nurturing in the PS fine arts program. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast. 

For over 20 years at Presbyterian School, Courtney Daniell-Knapp has enjoyed teaching music at every division. As the Director of Fine Arts, she invests her time in deepening meaningful instruction and programming for students 3 to 14 years old and cultivates partnerships in the surrounding museums and theater districts that allow for the unique fine arts experience at PS. Courtney enjoys curating her fine arts department with diverse practicing artists and professionals who excel in their trade, whether it is in performing art, visual art or digital art. A life-long learner herself, Courtney always knew she would be a teacher. Courtney received her Bachelor of Arts in French from Vanderbilt University, her Master of Music from Rice University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Houston. Courtney has conducted choirs of all ages at Palmer Memorial Episocpal Church and University of St. Thomas. She is mother to grown sons Emerson (PS ‘15) and Theodore (PS ‘ 17), and Kirby, the devoted dog. When not at school or at church, she loves to start needlepoint projects, finish non-fiction books, walk in the woods, and try new recipes.