About Me:
I am a veteran music teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience. I love working with young people of all ages! I have taught choir and general music for the following school corporations: Department of Defense Dependent Schools, Germany; Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation; Brownsburg Community School Corporation; and DePauw University.
I have over 14 years of experience directing choral and general music in schools, 19 years of experience teaching voice and piano privately, and a whole lot of church music direction and performing experience. In addition to directing numerous singing shows, I have taught class guitar/ukulele 8 years in the schools.
Currently Licensed: Choral and General Music K-12, State of Indiana
Primary instruments in college: Voice Major/ Piano Minor.
Awards, Honors, and Leadership:
2015-16 Teacher of the Year, White Lick Elementary
2016 Youth Celebration Music Director for Indianapolis (Statewide televised church event)
Elementary Music Team Leader BCSC five years. Elementary Music Curriculum co-writer for district.
Student teaching host teacher. Music Education Methods Instructor, DePauw University
One- to- One Vocal Coach Brownsburg High School 2021- Present. Zionsville Middle School. 2019- 2020.
Numerous grants and awards for instruments and shows.
Memberships: National Federation of Music Clubs, Hendricks County Junior Festival, Music Educators National Conference, Indiana Music Educator's Association
Colleges: University of Indianapolis, Indiana State University, Ball State University, Vandercook College of Music
