We at New Harmony Line are proud to announce that Cecilia Roudabush, our Director of Education, has been named by The Gazette as one of its 2024 HER Women of Achievement. We think she’s very special, and we’re glad to see others also recognize her extraordinary qualities. Following is an appreciation written by her daughter, Haley Roudabush.
Cecilia (Cece) Roudabush grew up in Creston, Iowa. She moved to Iowa City, earning her BA in Music Education & Therapy as well as her Masters in Music Therapy with a focus in Behavior Disorders. Cecilia delighted in working with students from grades K-12 for 32 years teaching general and adaptive music, rock band, success center and personal development.
After retiring from full-time teaching in 2021, Cecilia has continued providing music composition opportunities to children all over the world through her work as the Director of Education for New Harmony Line.
Since childhood, she has dedicated herself to many service projects in her community and church, including the free lunch program, working with Habitat for Humanity, and leading projects at St. Thomas More such as “Blanket Them With Love” for victims of the derecho and Afghani refugees in Cedar Rapids.
Cecilia believes her greatest accomplishment in life has been bringing her two children into the world. Now adults, they have both followed in her footsteps and begun careers of service within their communities. If she has free time, you can be certain Cecilia is using it to help those around her.
Cecilia thanks her friends, family and colleagues for their love, and this nomination for the HER Achievement Award.
