- M.F.A. Music Education, SUNY at Buffalo, NY
- 25 yrs experience as a classroom music teacher
- Previous Music Specialist in public schools, Buffalo, NY; Tampa, FL
- Previous Music Specialist with CSD Elementary & Middle School
- Toured USA & Canada with show bands as vocalist & trombonist
- Song writer encompassing many genres of music including pop, sacred,
  childrens songs.