Getting to Know Mr. Stuey
Stuart Klinger, known fondly as “Mr. Stuey” to students, is the music specialist for York Avenue Preschool and Early Learning Foundations Preschool. In addition to his work here, Mr. Stuey founded Bandwriting Collective, a group of songwriting and recording professionals that mentor aspiring songwriters. Get to know more about Mr. Stuey…
What is the best part of your job? Sharing songs I love with the kids.
What was your first job? Music warehouse worker.
Where did you grow up? Englewood, NJ.
What is your favorite activity to do outside of work? Camping and fishing.
What would the title of your autobiography be? “Enter Playing Shaky Eggs”
What is something most people would be surprised to learn about you? Oprah knows me.
If you could meet one person dead or alive, who would it be? George Harrison.
What is something you never leave the house without? (besides your wallet, keys and phone!) Coffee!
What your favorite…
Book? “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift
Movie? Yellow Submarine
Song? “Long, Long, Long” by The Beatles
Sports team? Yankees
Food? Raw Oysters
TV Show? The X Files
Hot or cold? Hot.
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Sweet or savory? Savory
Country or city? City