Basic Education: Brevard Music Center Summer Camp Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Graduate study in piano at Florida State University; Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from State University of New York, Potsdam at Crane School of Music; K-12 General Music Certification from Crane School of Music; Suzuki teacher training workshops Books 1-7.
Experience: Taught K-8 Music in Muncy,Illinois; Piano lab with Dallas Independent School District,SUNY Potsdam Campus School Piano Lab Private piano teacher for over 45 years; Suzuki piano teacher for 38 years; performed with trios, concerts with Governor’s School of North Carolina, Baroque ensembles in New York State towns,Montreal,New York City, State College Suzuki Program tour accompanist in Switzerland/Italy. Performed with local State College musicians. Have taught a full piano studio in State College for 23 years, both traditional and Suzuki.