About Me

This is my fifth year teaching music at Penn Beach and Valley Park Elementary. I started my career in 2000 as a middle school music teacher in New York, but have only taught for about 12  years since I spent many years at home raising my own three kids!  My previous position was teaching elementary music for the Moon Area School District near Pittsburgh, PA.  After a family move to New Jersey, I was very excited to join the staff at Penn Beach and Valley Park to share my love of music with all students.  

My formal education includes a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. and a master's degree in Curriculum Development Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany in Albany, NY.  To continue learning, I attend professional conferences, music education workshops, and read blogs, articles, and social media devoted to current trends and lesson ideas in elementary music education. 

I currently enjoy singing with the Oak Singers of Salem Community College and was previously a member of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh.  At home, I play the piano and sometimes have the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians and serve as an accompanist for various events.

Some other things that I love to do in my spare time include knitting, crocheting, reading, drinking coffee and tea, and taking care of my many houseplants.  (You can never have too many, right?)

I reside in Swedesboro with my husband, three kids (ages 20, 19, and 17), and two dogs, Rustdi and Toni as well as two "barn cats", Pochita and Ella! (I also included some of our past poodle puffs)