Education

• M.A. degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design from Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colorado, 2000 - 2001.
  
• B.A. degree in music education from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1969 -1971.
  
• Music and journalism emphasis at Fullerton College, Fullerton, California, 1967-1969.
  
• Post-graduate college music education courses at Indiana University, University of Miami, Grand Canyon University, VanderCook College of Music, University of Missouri at St. Louis, Colorado State University, University of Denver, University of Colorado at Denver and Colorado Spring, State University of New York at Potsdam, University of Utah, Colorado Christian University .

Teaching

• Taught general music, art and physical education in Jefferson County School District, Golden, Colorado, 1993 - 2010.
• Taught violin, viola, cello and bass classes for grades 4, 5, 6 in Wheeling, Illinois, 1985 -1987
• Taught general music at Hanley Junior High School, University University City, Missouri, 1973.
• Taught violin, viola, cello classes grades 7, 8 in Woodbridge, New Jersey, 1971 - 1973.
• Participated in the Pleasant View Project for three years developing standards-based education lessons via cognitive coaching and ENVOY classroom management skills, 1994 - 1996.
• Private violin and piano teacher, 1968 - 1983.
• Experienced piano accompanist.