• Growing up, I never thought that I would be a teacher.  My ideal career was "stay at home mom" and I planned to do just that.  However, God had other plans for me and I am SO thankful that He has given me the opportunity to serve as a teacher.  I am proud to be starting my 20th year of teaching, and the 17th year here at TCHS!  I love my students and I believe that I am truly blessed to be able to share music with them each day.  The poem below sums up how I feel about being a music educator.

    Why do I teach music?

     

    NOT because I expect you to major in music
    NOT     because I expect you play or sing all your life
    NOT so you can relax and have fun

    BUT ­
    so you will be human
    so you will recognize beauty
    so you will be sensitive
    so you will be closer to an Infinite beyond this world
    so you will have something to cling to
    so you will have more love, more compassion,
      more gentleness, more good... in short more life.

    Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living unless you know how to live?

    Author Unknown


    Education
     
    Master of Education in Music Education, University of Alabama - August 2014
    Bachelor of Science in Music Education, University of Alabama - August 2003
    Lamar County High School - May 1999
     
    Professional Experience
     
    Choral Director, Tuscaloosa County High School - 2006 - present
    Choral Director, Davis Emerson Middle and Holt High School - 2004 - 2006
    Elementary Music Specialist, Flatwoods Elementary School - 2003 - 2005
    Student Teacher, Decatur High School and Somerville Road Elementary School - 2003
     
    Professional Affiliations
     
    Alabama Vocal Association Vice-President - 2018 - 2020
    Alabama Vocal Association President - 2016 - 2018
    Alabama Vocal Association President-Elect - 2014 - 2016
    Alabama Vocal Association District II Chair - 2010 - 2014
    American Choral Directors Association - 2009 - present
    Alabama Vocal Association - 2006 - present
    National Association for Music Education - 2001- present
    Alabama Music Educators Association - 2001- present