I have been a part of CCUSD since 1998. I started as an aide for the 1st-3rd Multi-age class, as well as the Music instructor for the Special Needs Children, both at BMES. I began my full time Music position at DSA in 1999 and worked through 2018.  In 2014, I started teaching guitar at STMS as well. For two years, my job brought me to splitting my teaching between DSA and BMES. For the 2018-2019 school year I became full time at BMES. I love teaching music to all ages. It's so rewarding when I see that love of music come through my students on a daily basis.

Prior to teaching in Arizona, I taught in Indiana and Illinois.  While living in the midwest, I was Music Minister at two Parishes for four years, playing the piano/organ and directing both the Adult and Children's Choirs.  After moving to Arizona, I became active in the church music ministry as well.

When I'm not teaching you can find me on a mountain, somewhere, hiking away. Two of my favorite places to visit are the Grand Canyon and Colorado. I can't get enough of the peacefulness and beauty of both places. When I'm not hiking, I love spending time with my family, singing, playing the piano or cooking. It's not often that I take time to relax but when I do, I love watching a movie with a big bowl of popcorn or listening to Country or Christian music while reading a magazine.

I graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois with a degree in Music Education, Choral/Vocal/General K -12.

I look forward to teaching your child music this year and hope to share my love of music with them in as many ways as I can.