I took piano lessons for many years and loved it. I continued to play through college, though my focus was more so on flute. I have taught beginner piano lessons and enjoyed it!

I am getting my Masters in Flute Performance from West Virginia University, studying under Professor Nina Assimakopoulos. I attended Western Kentucky University to get my Bachelor of Music Performance... , studying under Dr. Heidi Álvarez. I have competed in several flute competitions, earning first place twice in the Flute Society of Kentucky, attended the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts and was second chair at KMEA’s intercollegiate band. I also won WKU’s concerto competition and performed with the WKU Wind Ensemble. I have taught beginner lessons, sectionals for band camps, and have played for churches for years. I am also currently beginning to compose my own music, which has been a new interest of mine. In my free time, I love spending time with my dog, Piper. As a teacher, my highest goal is to help my students grow as people through their flute lessons, while creating a comfortable and safe environment to be creative and learn to play the flute. I truly believe that by creating a comfortable environment and learning the flute, students can grow both as musicians and as people.read more