Over two decades of recognition for teaching, conducting, and advocacy in music education — spanning national organizations, arts institutions, and international engagements.
Honored at the Midwest International Band & Orchestra Clinic.
Selected to perform with the Band Directors' Marching Band.
Awarded at the Midwest International Band & Orchestra Conference.
Assisted the Artistic Conductor in all aspects of preparation for the performing season — score prep, rehearsal prep, conducting rehearsals & performances, and logistics. Led warm-ups and conducted at least one piece during each concert cycle; available to lead the ensemble in the absence of the Artistic Director.
Panel guest for "Expanding and Exploring Spaces for Women in the Jazz Community," presented at the Women in Education Conference at Wits University. Performed with the all-women Jazz Ensemble at Pretoria University.
Taught music classes and private lessons to 50 teenage girls from Botswana. Conducted workshops & clinics, and prepared and assisted with all aspects of the end-of-week student performance. Performed with the adult female Fleek Jazz Band.
Selected to rehearse and conduct the Kent State University Wind Ensemble, alongside Guest Conductor Anthony J. Maiello.
Supervised over 200 high school band students abroad on an educational and music tour. Conducted and directed the symphonic band in seven concerts throughout Europe, and supported all aspects of tour logistics, supervision, and safety.
Received over 70 concert band instruments for the school.
Included free membership to the Percussive Arts Society and a free trip to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.
Commissioned Michael Story's "The Pioneer Spirit," World Premiere, 2009.
Lifetime Honorary Membership.
Featured educator reflecting on balancing performance, ongoing study, and conducting alongside a full-time teaching career — and how staying active as a musician shapes classroom instruction.
Presenter for "Women In Music" Speaker, Southeastern Division Conference.
Profiled for bringing the Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock) Modern Band program into her classroom after a decade of hesitation — and for the enduring, family-like relationships she builds with students that continue well into their adult lives. On adopting the program: "They were excited about music class, and so was I!"
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