Educational Qualifications
Bachelors of Arts and Letters / summa cum laude / Buffalo State College
Masters of Fine Arts Vocal Pedagogy, Theatre Pedagogy, Holistic Artistry / Goddard College
Vocal Performance /Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Teaching Experience
Expressions of Voice
Private lessons
Teaching a variety of students with varying goals to sing to the best of their ability
Expanding students’ comprehension of artistic expression in preparation for auditions in schools and the community
Enhancing connectivity between mind, body and spirit, improving expressive vocal quality with attention to relaxation, working within healthy registers, creating a balanced tone, discovering a healthy vibrato, developing healthy mind/body relationships and daily practices, exploring vocal pedagogy on an individual basis to achieve the personal results desired by students
Arts in Education Program
Teaching Artist for the Western New York Division
Created diversified lesson plans to cover grade levels from kindergarten through 12th utilizing listening examples, musical terms as well as lessons in musical history and dance enabling students to fully appreciate the history of Jazz music and the concept of poetry in the musical language from the perspective of a professional performer
Teaching Artist for: Sisters in Poetry and Music, History of Women in Music, Tuck Everlasting
Schools included: Barker High School, Niagara Falls High School,
Franklin Middle School, and Highland Elementary, Mill Middle, Gaskil
ECC Outreach Program
Guest Lecturer
Integrated a study plan and series of exercises for 60 adult students to help engage their social and cultural interactions within their community and potential workplace. Utilized music as a core language to bridge cultural gaps and establish safe and respectful interaction.
Medaille College
Teacher Music Appreciation 101
Introduced various genres of the music world to college students, comprehensive listening assignments along with textual analysis and presentations were used to hone cultural awareness
Introduced various careers linked to the theatrical arts resulting in the students preparing research in a chosen field and presenting their final projects
Nardin Academy
Voice Coach for 'Once On This Island'
Provided vocal coaching for the cast of 'Once On This Island'. Fostered a professional atmosphere for the high school students to explore working as artists. Helped develop strong vocal character choices and body awareness.
Bachelors of Arts and Letters / summa cum laude / Buffalo State College
Masters of Fine Arts Vocal Pedagogy, Theatre Pedagogy, Holistic Artistry / Goddard College
Vocal Performance /Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Teaching Experience
Expressions of Voice
Private lessons
Teaching a variety of students with varying goals to sing to the best of their ability
Expanding students’ comprehension of artistic expression in preparation for auditions in schools and the community
Enhancing connectivity between mind, body and spirit, improving expressive vocal quality with attention to relaxation, working within healthy registers, creating a balanced tone, discovering a healthy vibrato, developing healthy mind/body relationships and daily practices, exploring vocal pedagogy on an individual basis to achieve the personal results desired by students
Arts in Education Program
Teaching Artist for the Western New York Division
Created diversified lesson plans to cover grade levels from kindergarten through 12th utilizing listening examples, musical terms as well as lessons in musical history and dance enabling students to fully appreciate the history of Jazz music and the concept of poetry in the musical language from the perspective of a professional performer
Teaching Artist for: Sisters in Poetry and Music, History of Women in Music, Tuck Everlasting
Schools included: Barker High School, Niagara Falls High School,
Franklin Middle School, and Highland Elementary, Mill Middle, Gaskil
ECC Outreach Program
Guest Lecturer
Integrated a study plan and series of exercises for 60 adult students to help engage their social and cultural interactions within their community and potential workplace. Utilized music as a core language to bridge cultural gaps and establish safe and respectful interaction.
Medaille College
Teacher Music Appreciation 101
Introduced various genres of the music world to college students, comprehensive listening assignments along with textual analysis and presentations were used to hone cultural awareness
Introduced various careers linked to the theatrical arts resulting in the students preparing research in a chosen field and presenting their final projects
Nardin Academy
Voice Coach for 'Once On This Island'
Provided vocal coaching for the cast of 'Once On This Island'. Fostered a professional atmosphere for the high school students to explore working as artists. Helped develop strong vocal character choices and body awareness.
