Hometown:  Tyler, TX

Education: BFA in Music Education from Stephen F Austin State University 
                       MS in Psychology from Walden University 
                       About to graduate with MA in Ethnomusicology from the University of Limerick (Ireland) Irish World Academy of Music and Dance 
                       Working oh Ph.D in Psychology 

Why Teaching? I believe that every child has the right to learn music and that every child can.  Music is a means of self-expression and builds self-confidence.  Teaching, for me, is about passing on generations of passion, history, beauty, and art so the next generation of incredible people may find beauty in all things. 

Why St. Pius?: An incredible opportunity to build a strong music program.  The students at St Pius are magnificent and talented.  It is my pleasure to be their teacher. 

What do I do in my spare time?: I don't know about spare time but I'm a performer and world champion fiddler.  I'm also an award-winning singer/songwriter with 6 Fiddler of the Year titles.  I'm a traditionally published author and write music with various teams of Grammy-award winning artists and writers. I'm also a psychology professor at Volunteer State University and the music specialist at St John Vianney. 

Fun Fact: I love Disneyworld! My favorite ride is the Rockin' Rollercoaster!  

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."