Maria Hess graduated from Wright State University Magna Cum Laude with two Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. While in college, Maria was an active member of the Opera Theater and was a winner of the Concerto-Aria Night Competition at Wright State University in early 2020. She has been a member of Schola Cantorum Daytonensis at Holy Family Catholic Church since 2015. Maria is excited to share with her students not only her knowledge of Gregorian Chant, but how music is a beautiful reflection of the history of the Church and the world.

Besides Chesterton Academy, Maria works for The Lorenz Corporation, a music publishing company which has been in Dayton, OH since the late 1800s. She also teaches piano and voice lessons from her own private studio. When she is not working, Maria enjoys dabbling in many different hobbies. Her most recent endeavors include hanging in her hammock, sewing, and being a part of several small singing groups.