Cancer couldn’t quell her dreams, says Eastside’s music teacher

Teresa Cameron is a quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award.

Eastside Elementary music teacher Teresa Cameron holds an angklung, an instrument originating in India. Cameron brought a large collection of world instruments with her when she joined Eastside 13 years ago. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)
Eastside Elementary music teacher Teresa Cameron holds an angklung, an instrument originating in India. Cameron brought a large collection of world instruments with her when she joined Eastside 13 years ago. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

Her father thought she’d make a good country star, but Teresa Cameron wanted to sing opera. The costumes, the drama — it all spoke to her, made the music feel engaging. 

A bout with cancer may hav…