MA in Secondary Education                                                                      May 1993

Arizona State University

BA in Music Education                                                                               May 1982

Minot State University (vocal and instrumental concentration)

Teaching Experience

Singapore International School, Vietnam                                              2017-2020

Band Director, Jazz Band Director, Choir Director

American School Foundation, Mexico                                                    2015-2017

Choir Director, Drama Teacher, Musical Theater Director - Secondary School

• Vocal Director for the High School performance of “Fame”
• Drama classes used improvisation, and performed vignettes from musicals
• Recorder, Orff, Guitar and Ukulele instruction

British International School, Vietnam                                                   2014-2015

Music Specialist – Primary School

• Gamelan performances by music classes
• Recorder, Orff, Guitar and Ukulele and music composition instruction

UCSI International School, Malaysia                                                       2012-2014

nr – Secondary/Primary

• Students prepared for IGCSE examinations
• Students participated in Voices Around the World, an online virtual choir, 3500 voices

American Community School, Jordan                                                    2010-2012

Band Director, Music Specialist – Secondary/Primary

• Built band program from 46 to 65 members in first year, and choir from 12 to 32 members

Shanghai American School, China                                                           2006-2010

Band Director, Music Specialist, Choir Director – Secondary/Primary

• Assisted with coordination and implementation of international music festivals
• Vocal/Instrumental director for theatrical productions, including playing in the pit orchestra for high school production
• Teacher of the Year, 2010 (a school of 2600 students and 120+ teachers)

Carol Morgan School, Dominican Republic                                          2004-2006

Music Specialist, Choir Director, Musical Theater Director

• Numerous musical productions, Elementary through High School level
• Tripled the size of the choral program and held citywide performances

Esperero Canyon Middle School, Arizona, United States                                     2002-2004

Choir Director, Music Specialist, Ethnic Drumming, Musical Theater Director – Secondary

• Founded a choir program, beginning with 12 students, ending with a total of 53 members
• Hosted music workshops, featuring local professional talent from Canada and the U.S.
• Organized Evening of the Arts program, featuring band, art, choir, jazz band, compositions by music class
• Teacher of the Year 2004

Silverdale Elementary School, Washington, United States                                         1995-2002

Band Director, Choir Director, Music Specialist, Musical Theater Director – Primary

• Organized and directed district mass choral concerts (900+ students)
• Doubled the size of the instrumental program within two years
• Fostered the introduction of outstanding performers to local community theater

Paradise Valley School District, Arizona, United States                                             1986-1995

Band Director – Primary and Secondary

• Initiated a successful Jazz band program
• Organized and directed mass band festival (300+ students)