Professional Career:
- Choral Director/Music Educator 1989-2025
- Planned and Grew music programs in small and large school districts
- Facilitated fellow music teachers in developing mindful rehearsals and classroom management
- Coordinated parent involvement in strategic efforts to enhance student achievement
- Developed systems and assessments for relevant data collection in fine arts programs
- PDC Co-Chairman
- Implemented Teaching Team Support in coordinated efforts of Mentoring, Creating Goals and Facilitating Relationships
Personal, Hobbies, In My Spare Time, Unique Facts:
- I am a wife and mother of one grown daughter
- I enjoy boating, bird watching and baking
- I am a die-hard Elvis fan
What I Love About School / The Profession of Education:
- Music teachers have the blessing of being a part of a student’s education for multiple years. We get a front row seat to seeing students grow, flourish and build their futures.
- Being part of a team that fortifies its strengths to see all students thrive.
Favorite Quote(s):
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Barthold Aurbach
“The strength of the team is each individual member.The strength of each member is the team.” — Phil Jackson
“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” — Henry Ford
Favorite or Most Impactful Teacher Growing Up:
Mrs. Trudy Tunnell — Choir Director