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Kendall Isadore
violin

Kendall Nicole Isadore is an educator, violinist, vocalist, pianist, and songwriter, originally from Houston, Texas and currently residing in the Washington, DC area.

After finishing her Bachelor of Science degree (in Biology) at Howard University, she began teaching middle school science. In 2014, she was invited to found one of KIPP DC’s middle schools (Northeast Academy) as the inaugural Orchestra Director. There, she created a strings program that prioritized excellence, character building, creative expression, and commitment through the vehicle of music. She later became a vice principal at the school and was an instructional coach to the science, math, and electives teachers. Though she loved managing and coaching adults, Kendall longed for the classroom and later transitioned to another KIPP DC campus where she founded a second strings program. After 4 years, Kendall made the tough choice to transition out of the teaching profession to shift into a brand new role. She currently serves as the Director of Enrollment Management at Bishop McNamara High School, a private school in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Kendall is also a graduate of The George Washington University where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Education Policy and Administration. Matriculating through GW’s program was truly a highlight in her educational journey, and it solidified her passion for ensuring that every child everywhere receives the world-class education they deserve - no matter what and by any means.

When Kendall isn’t serving the students in her community, she spends a great deal of time with her musical group, The String Queens (founded in 2017). The String Queens is a dynamic string trio that is committed to creating diverse musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, think, and imagine. The trio has performed all over the world and has graced stages everywhere from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, to name a few. 

Education is at the forefront of The String Queens’ mission, and the group travels the world imparting teaching strategies, first-hand experience, curriculum design, and pedagogy to arts teachers, schools and students all over the world.

Kendall understands that with God, all things are possible, and above all, she seeks to bring Him glory in everything she does. She lives by her family’s motto: “Keep trying, never give up, until you succeed.”

Kendall Isadore
violin

Kendall Nicole Isadore is an educator, violinist, vocalist, pianist, and songwriter, originally from Houston, Texas and currently residing in the Washington, DC area.

After finishing her Bachelor of Science degree (in Biology) at Howard University, she began teaching middle school science. In 2014, she was invited to found one of KIPP DC’s middle schools (Northeast Academy) as the inaugural Orchestra Director. There, she created a strings program that prioritized excellence, character building, creative expression, and commitment through the vehicle of music. She later became a vice principal at the school and was an instructional coach to the science, math, and electives teachers. Though she loved managing and coaching adults, Kendall longed for the classroom and later transitioned to another KIPP DC campus where she founded a second strings program. After 4 years, Kendall made the tough choice to transition out of the teaching profession to shift into a brand new role. She currently serves as the Director of Enrollment Management at Bishop McNamara High School, a private school in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Kendall is also a graduate of The George Washington University where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Education Policy and Administration. Matriculating through GW’s program was truly a highlight in her educational journey, and it solidified her passion for ensuring that every child everywhere receives the world-class education they deserve - no matter what and by any means.

When Kendall isn’t serving the students in her community, she spends a great deal of time with her musical group, The String Queens (founded in 2017). The String Queens is a dynamic string trio that is committed to creating diverse musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, think, and imagine. The trio has performed all over the world and has graced stages everywhere from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, to name a few. 

Education is at the forefront of The String Queens’ mission, and the group travels the world imparting teaching strategies, first-hand experience, curriculum design, and pedagogy to arts teachers, schools and students all over the world.

Kendall understands that with God, all things are possible, and above all, she seeks to bring Him glory in everything she does. She lives by her family’s motto: “Keep trying, never give up, until you succeed.”