Credentials:

Master of Science - Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science - Bowling Green State University

Professional organizations:

• National Association for Music Education
• Ohio Music Education Association
• Professional Drum Teacher’s Guild
• National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD)
• U.S. Association of Rudimental Drummers
• Sabian Education Network
• Vic Firth Education Team
• D’addario Education Collective and the Percussive Arts Society.  

Music Company Endorsements:

• Vic Firth Drumsticks
• Sabian Cymbals
• Remo Drumheads
• Dynasty Percussion
• Stone Custom Drums
• Duallist Bass Drum Pedals
• Tru Tuner Drum Tuners
• Beatnik Rhythmic Analyzers
• R Drum Publications.  

What I enjoy most about working at Terra State:

Being a part of the synergy created when students, faculty and community members interact and help each other grow in knowledge and character.

Fun facts:

I like going to garage sales and flea markets, fixing anything broken, and collecting vintage drums.