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I’m a music educator and director with a deep love for expanding musical horizons through engaging, story-driven learning.

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I’m a music educator and director with a deep love for expanding musical horizons through engaging, story-driven learning. I’ve taught band and beginning strings, supported schoolwide performances, and helped students build confidence through thoughtful, tailored music experiences.

I also create and lead at a professional level—developing outreach for the Denver Children’s Choir, composing for choirs and ensembles (including commissioned work), and publishing short stories alongside my musical compositions. Whether on the podium or behind the scenes, I’m passionate about community connection, polished communication, and fostering a lasting love of music in every student and audience I work with.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Music Teacher (Band and Beginning Strings) · Mountain Phoenix Community SchoolJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Taught band and beginning strings to students in grades 3–8. Assisted with music for schoolwide festivals, sing-alongs, and plays, and supported students through engaging instruction and performance preparation. Completed online coursework to learn and apply Waldorf educational principles in teaching.

Director · Denver Children’s ChoirJan 2017 – Dec 2024 · 8 yrs

Developed recruitment and outreach strategies across multiple Denver Public Schools. Built partnerships with other arts organizations, including museums and performing arts groups. Composed and premiered a choral work commissioned by Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby Lefebvre, strengthening the choir’s artistic profile and community connections.

Music Teacher (Multiple Schools in Colorado) · Multiple Schools in ColoradoJan 2004 – Dec 2016 · 13 yrs

Directed vocal and instrumental ensembles at elementary, middle, and high school levels. Designed specialized curricula to meet diverse student needs and created original compositions and arrangements tailored to band and a cappella groups.

Education

Master of Music Education (Conducting Emphasis) · Colorado State University2030 – 2026
Fulbright Scholar · Gnesin Institute of Music, Moscow, Russia2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Russian (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) · Wellesley College2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Certified K-12 Music teacher2030 – 2026

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