1994-Graduated from Mentor High School in Mentor, OH 

1998- Graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Music Education

2002- Received National Board Certification in Early Adolescent/Young Adult Music

2012-Renewed National Board Certification in Early Adolescent/Young Adult Music

2013-New Bridge Middle Teacher of the Year

2022-Renewed National Board Certification in Early Adolescent/Young Adult Music

Bio

This is my 25th year as the orchestra teacher and twelfth year as the chorus teacher at NBMS.  I am originally from Ohio and graduated in 1998 from Ohio University with a Music Education degree.  I live in Jacksonville with Mr. Mahouchick (PE teacher at NBMS), children Lauren (nursing student at Coastal and ECU) Nathan (junior at JHS) and Hailey (7th grade), chocolate lab mix named Max, and Yellow lab mix named Daisy Mae.  I play with the Crystal Coast Community Orchestra and the Crystal String Quartet at weddings and other functions.  In my spare time, I enjoy following my kids to their activities, playing games, and visiting family.