Laura O'Konski , "Ms. O" earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from George Mason University and studied at the graduate level at Shenandoah Conservatory.  She is currently the Director of Orchestra and Chorus at Liberty High School in Bealeton, and also teaches private lessons for viola, cello, and violin, as well as being certified in teaching guitar.  A recent Grammy nominee for being an excellent music educator, she has also been asked to guest conduct at the Knoxville, Tennessee Area Junior Orchestra Clinic. Ms. O has served as a conductor for the Fauquier County Youth Orchestra since 2015, and is also a member of Atoka Strings. She currently resides in Fredericksburg with her husband, three dogs, and two cats.