About: Washington Elementary initially welcomed me as a long-term substitute, which gave me the opportunity to experience the caring school climate and creative curriculum offerings its magnet status encourages. Now I’m a proud member of the specialist team, providing general music classes to K-1 and a variety of music electives. My personal music education began at the age of 4 in Delaware. From piano I moved to playing the flute in band and then through a music education degree at UNC-Chapel Hill and recently, graduate classes in Orff-Schulwerk. My teaching experience ranges from K-8 general music and band in public schools to ages 4-80 in private settings and for my own children too. For all students, I want to emphasize that music can be created and enjoyed by everyone at any age. Music and learning are for a lifetime!

Alumni: UNC Chapel Hill

Favorite Quote: “Music isn’t just a pleasure, a transient satisfaction. It’s a need, a deep hunger; and when the music is right, it’s joy. Love. A foretaste of heaven.” — Orson Scott Card

Favorite Children's Book: I'll Love You Forever

Gifts & Talents: Performing as a flutist with the Triangle Wind Ensemble which provides high-quality concert band performances, many of which are for the whole family. Volunteering in my community.