Mrs. Sutton is a native of Eastern North Carolina.  A graduate of West Craven High School, Sutton attended Craven Communtiy College and completed her associates degree in both Fine Arts-Music and Psychology.  She then transferred to Brevard College, a private liberal arts college, to complete her Bachelors in Music Education.  She has studied under the direction of Philip Evancho, Kathryn Gresham and David Gresham.  As a Choral Director and private vocal coach, Mrs. Sutton is a frequent soloist and conductor around the community.  She attends the yearly Summer Brevard Choral Institute as a counsilor and tutor that works in close relation to the Brevard Music Center.  She is entering her 4th year as Director of Choral Activities at Jacksonville High School and was named JHS Arts Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. She has had several student's continue to persue music careers into college. Former students have majored in both Music Education and Vocal Performance.