Annette Morris is the owner and director of Kindermusik with Ms. Annette & Friends, which started in September 2001 and has taught Kindermusik for 14 years. She combines her two passions: children and music.  Annette holds a B.S. degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, as well as a Masters in Early Childhood Education. Annette has taught third grade in the Virginia Beach Public Schools as well as teaching 4 year olds in a private Christian school in North Carolina.

She has an extensive background in music with training in several instruments as well as vocal training.  Annette went through Kindermusik training classes and was licensed in Kindermusik in 1994.

Annette has been named a "Maestro Conductor's Circle" by Kindermusik International, which was based on the performance and growth of Kindermusik with Ms. Annette & Friends and as a result she and her staff have achieved this award from 2003 to present.  Her program is ranked 16 out of over 5,000 educators world-wide in her enrollment, staff and customer satisfaction.

She has also been recognized by Kindermusik International for having the 3rd largest ABC Music & Me program worldwide in 2006.