About the Director

Philosophy:

Every student has the ability to learn music.  It's their choice to continue when things get challenging and sometimes frustrating.  It's been my choice to continue to motivate and encourage all my students to get past those obstacles.  Music is my calling and I enjoy sharing that passion with my students.  We celebrate success together and figure out how to see failure as a bigger step towards accomplishment.  With constant  practice and support of the family, every student can succeed.

Education:

Mt. Whitney High School

College of the Sequoias - Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

California State University, Fresno - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing Option

Chapman University - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

University of San Diego - C.L.A.D. Certificate

Southern Oregon University - Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting

Work Experience:

Paper Route

Mom's U-Bake Pizza

Metro Stereo

Fairway Market

Parker Roofing

Two Elk Restaurant - Vail, Colorado

Lee's Home Theater Designers

Dairyman's Cooperative Creamery Association

Central Valley Dairy Products

Teaching Experience:

Tulare City School District - Substitute Teacher (Jan 1997 to June 1998)

Woodlake Public Schools - Band Director and General Music (Aug 1998 to June 2010)

Tulare City School District - Instrumental Music (Aug 2010 to current)