Qualifications:
B.Mus., Voice, K-12 certification, choral/vocal music
2001 Christopher Newport University, Newport News VAMaster’s degree in Pastoral Liturgy and Music
2016 Saint Joseph College, Rensselaer, INTen years cumulative teaching piano and coaching voice
One year teaching music online
Twenty-three years teaching choral/vocal/general music, PreK through high school
Twenty years church music director/organist/choir director
Member of numerous professional organizations:
NPM – National Pastoral Musicians
ACDA – American Choral Directors Association
SAI - Sigma Alpha Iota – professional women’s honorary sorority
MTNA – Music Teachers National Association
VMTA – Virginia Music Teachers Association
PMTA – Peninsula Music Teachers Association
Participation and attendance at numerous professional webinars
Ongoing training in music pedagogy
experience:
My early training and experiences in music afforded me rich opportunities to participate in music on both professional and personal levels. I have been privileged to:
Teach general and choral music pre-k through high school in both public and private school systems
Serve as church music director and organist, cantor, choir director
Give private piano and voice lessons
Develop wonderful relationships with students, their respective families and a host of creative, fun and talented professional colleagues