Pam Rauch has a bachelor of music performance on flute, and a bachelor and master of music education from Wright State University. She taught instrumental and general music in Miamisburg City Schools for 30 years before retiring in 2008. Her ability to accompany on the piano was helpful in her teaching. She has kept up her flute performance through playing in Middletown Symphony, Lebanon Symphony, and Dayton Philharmonic Concert Band, as well as soloing in churches and for weddings.