Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.)

University of North Carolina at Greensboro -- Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)

Wingate University -- Wingate, NC

Choral Director

Lake Norman Charter Middle School -- Huntersville, NC

• Direct middle school choral ensembles; ensembles regularly earn Superior and Excellent ratings at adjudicated Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) events.

J.N. Fries STEM Middle School -- Concord, NC

• Directed middle school choral program; facilitated professional development for school staff on technology integration.

East Rowan High School -- Salisbury, NC

• Directed high school choral ensembles; led DEI-focused professional development for school staff, regarding marginalized communities and student impact.

W.C. Friday Middle School -- Dallas, NC

• Directed middle school choral program; laid groundwork for adjudicated performance participation.

Guest Conducting & Clinician Engagements

All-County Choral Festivals

• Burke County Schools - Spring 2025

• Asheboro City/Randolph County Schools - Fall 2025

• Cabarrus County Schools - Spring 2026

• Rowan-Salisbury Schools - Spring 2027 (invited)

Church Music

• Fair View United Methodist Church -- Mooresville, NC

• Amity Presbyterian Church -- Charlotte, NC

• Union Lutheran Church -- Salisbury, NC

• First Presbyterian Church -- Gastonia, NC

Private Voice & Piano Instructor

Music & Arts -- Concord, NC

NC Music Educators Association (NCMEA)

Student Activities Coordinator, Middle School Choral Section

• Organizer, Annual Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) Events — oversees a team of site coordinators statewide; has worked to rebuild and expand MPA participation following COVID-19 decline, with a focus on accessibility and equity across North Carolina.

Technology Facilitator, Middle School Choral Section

• Manages and operates the website and social media accounts.

New Teacher Mentor, Mentoring Program

Committee Member, Technology Committee

American Choral Directors Assoc. (NCACDA)

Website Liaison

Richard Keasler Middle School Teacher of the Year -- Nominee

• NC Music Educators Association, Middle School Choral

New Teacher of the Year -- Nominee & Candidate

• Gaston County Schools

NC Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Professional Development Conference -- Presenter & Attendee

• Canva and technology integration in the music classroom

• Adjudicator training for MPA events

NC American Choral Directors Association (NC-ACDA) Professional Development Conference -- Presenter & Attendee

• Canva integration in the music classroom

• Collaborative Conversations after COVID

NCTIES Professional Development Conference -- Presenter & Attendee

• Canva integration in the classroom

Carol Krueger Choral Literacy Workshops -- Attendee