B.S. Music Education Duquesne University; M.M. Music Education Northwestern University; former director of choirs at Penn Hills High School (concert choir, 女子合唱团, 钢琴的实验室, 音乐欣赏, music for life skills courses) and leadership roles within the district (Marching Band Director; Assistant Director, Music Director and Stage Manager for the musicals; Secondary Music Department Chair); 2014 Penn Hills Teacher of the Year; currently 4-12 choral educator and elementary band educator in the Burrell School District; secondary choral methods