Pauline is a Chicago-based music educator, community leader, and multilingual professional with more than fifteen years of experience in education, youth development, and community engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Northeastern Illinois University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She also studied Musicology and Ethnomusicology at the University of Paris 8 in France.

Pauline began her teaching career with Chicago Public Schools and later served as a music teacher within the UNO Charter School Network, where she taught music theory, aural skills, and performance techniques while fostering students' musical growth and appreciation. Her commitment to education extends beyond the classroom through her leadership roles in community-based programs, including serving as Teaching Farm Coordinator at Oriole Park Elementary School and as a 4-H Volunteer Leader in Bensenville, Illinois.

In addition to her educational work, Pauline has extensive experience in business operations, project coordination, event planning, and communications through her role as a Business Support Specialist with Boldly Subscription Staffing. A native French speaker, fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, she has also volunteered as a French interpreter for asylum seekers through the National Immigrant Justice Center.

Through her diverse professional and volunteer experiences, Pauline combines a passion for music, education, and community service to inspire lifelong learning and meaningful engagement.