I have 15 years of teaching experience in music education: 5 years at prek through 2nd grade, 8 years at prek through 5th grade and 2 years at 2nd and 3rd grade.
I believe in hands-on learning and integrating other subjects into music so students can see how everything connects. I believe in adapting to the needs of special learners and using technology and visuals to enhance learning.
Grammy Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist 2018 Grammy Music Educator Award Legacy 2019 Mississippi Excellence in Education Award 2018- Elementary Teacher of the Year (given by MAE) Teacher of the Year 2017-2018 NAMM SupportMusic Award 2018
I have a Bachelors of Music Education degree from Union University in Jackson, TN and a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Mississippi.
I am a mom of 2 and have 2 cats! This year, I am teaching 2nd and 3rd grades as well as private lessons. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri and happily reside currently in the DeSoto County area of Mississippi. I am a published illustrator and author. My recent book, "Louie Leaves a Legacy" is now available on Amazon in paperback and kindle.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, World Languages, Chinese, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Drama, Religion, For All Subjects, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Dance, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, For All Subjects, For Administrators, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month