My teaching connects musical artistry, critical inquiry, and professional practice. As Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, I conduct Bella Voce, Concert Choir, and teach choral music education courses, including: Conducting, Choral Methods, and Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice, Intro to Music, and others. I mentor emerging educators and performers as they develop the musical skills, independent judgment, and practical experience to lead meaningful careers in music.

My work as a conductor and arts leader informs my approach to the classroom and rehearsal room, connecting students’ studies with the demands and possibilities of professional musical life. I encourage students to become thoughtful interpreters, resourceful collaborators, and confident leaders who understand how their work can serve their communities.

My teaching draws on experience spanning Pre-K through university settings in public and private institutions. Before joining St. Scholastica, I earned my D.M.A. in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington.

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