I am thrilled to begin year 25 teaching music at the "Home of the Cardinals!"  Holly Tree Elementary is a wonderful community in which to teach and learn; everyone is committed to helping our students succeed.

I earned my Bachelor of Music Education degree from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, National Board Certification in Early/Middle Childhood Music from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in December 2006 and Certification Renewal in November 2015, and completed the Master of Music in Music Education degree at East Carolina University in June 2010. 

I enjoy walking, reading, singing and playing flute with my church choir, ringing in my church handbell choir, and singing in the community chorus, Cape Fear Chorale. (www.capefearchorale.org)  I love to play flute for weddings and special events.

Mission for The Class

The Mission of New Hanover County Schools' Arts Education Program is to provide a quality arts education for all students and to instill the desire to be life-long participants in the arts.