EDUCATION
North Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
Diploma - May, 1977
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Education
May, 1982
Indiana University (IUPUI)
Indianapolis, IN
Masters of Science in Counseling and Counselor Education
May, 1990
AWARDS
Lawrence North H.S. “Top 30” Honored Educator
Each year, the top 30 Seniors at Lawrence North High School choose a teacher that was most influential during their time in Lawrence Township Schools. I was chosen three times (1994, 2009 and 2011). This is very special to me, as almost all of the chosen educators are High School teachers. All of these students were in my classes in Middle School.
Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Grant
I was awarded this grant in 2010. My personal renewal grant was titled, "Biking the Danube." I traveled over 750 miles of the Danube River by bicycle, experiencing the sights, sounds and culture that has inspired Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn. I collected photographs, and a kept a journal of the experience.
Ball State University - Designated Clinical Faculty
This certification is given to educators who complete a workshop and supervise a student teacher. I received this award in 2012.
"Dare to Dream" Award - MSD Wayne Township Schools
I received this award in April of 2017 for some work that I did at McClelland Elementary School, in Wayne Township. This was related to the "Only in Indiana" segment that was broadcast on WTHR (Channel 13) in April, 2016.
MEMBERSHIPS
American String Teachers Association
Indiana Music Educators Assocation
National Association for Music Education