A little bit about myself…
I’ve enjoyed many professional careers in my life….
* Playing the French Horn professionally. I had many unique opportunities as an audit student at Otterbein College as a young teen to the age of 18 years old. Upon High School graduation , I graciously accepted a full scholarship to Morehead State University in Morehead , Kentucky. I transferred to Ohio state University where I added a focus on Choral music and graduated August 1987 with a Bachelors in Music Education.
* Singing professionally…from Opera to Gospel Music to Jazz in Kentucky and Central Ohio. I’ve sung in Cantatas, Oratorios, Musicals, small Jazz groups, in formal and Contemporary Church services.
*Teaching General Music, Choir, Band and General Music ( k-12)in the public and private school districts in Central Ohio
*Creating Music Therapeutics ( 8-1987 to the present) as a company to meet the needs of children and adults with various educational, physical and emotional challenges.
Through Music Therapeutics I act as an Educational Consultant and Advocate for students grades k-12. Just some of my services include working with teachers ,parents and students on how to develop a successful individualized I.E.P for students.
I also teach students -from beginners to professional how to play the Piano, Voice,, Upper and Lower brass instruments.
On a personal note…
I am blessed with one beautiful 13 year old daughter-Emily . We share many common interests. I have been completely surprised about how much I’ve enjoyed being a “ Mama”.
I live in the beautiful country resort of Apple Valley.
I love to fish, enjoy the outdoors ( except for mosquitoes), riding horses, love a variety of animals and especially love to train therapy dogs for those in need.
*My daughter and I love to volunteer our services to a variety of organizations.
For the last two and a half years I’ve worked as a Brass instructor and a Marching Assistant to the Ohio State School for the Blind’s Marching Band. Emily has volunteered as a Marching Assistant for the same length of time.
We recently completed a 7 day tour of Los Angeles and participated in the “Tournament of Roses Parade” activities.( 1-1-10)
Not only did we successfully complete the 6 mile parade but also witnessed the awesome Buckeye football game victory. While in California , we accompanied our blind students on a tour of the L.A Grammy Museum, the Santa Monica Pier, a High school dance, a trip to trip to the Universal Studios and a lovely dinner at the Hard Rock Café.
The marching band also competed in the traditional “ Band fest” along with three other bands representing the State of Ohio.