Linda Rowland

Bonjour ! Hello and thank you for your interest in Manie Musicale. This program is such an excellent one for student learning and engagement–so glad that you are on our page to check it out! This is a perfect place for me, as I learned French from my father singing songs to me as a child. Now, I am fortunate enough to be able to teach my students French through the songs of Manie Musicale.

I have been a French teacher since 2000, with two years at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri, and the rest at School of the Osage in Lake Ozark/Osage Beach, Missouri. I have a BSed in French from Missouri State University and a Master’s Degree in French from the University of Northern Iowa. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to study in Angers, France and travel there several times for classes and visits to my incredible host family there.

My favorite artist by FAR is superstar Charlie Oz. My students and I got to meet her in Paris during our 2026 trip to Europe and she was so sweet and down to earth! We spoke about getting students, teachers, and fans together for concerts of Manie Musicale artists in the United States and Canada. We can’t wait!