Q: What subjects or classes do you teach?

A: I teach Chorus and the History of Rock Music and Popular Culture.

Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher?

A: I have always loved music and enjoyed working with young people.  When I reflected on the people that had the greatest impact on my life growing up – they were my music teachers – my choir directors and the school’s band director.  I wanted to be able to share with students a small piece of what these musicians shared with me.

Q: You can obviously sing (you’re the choir teacher), but can you play any instruments?

A: I play the piano and guitar. And after years of teaching elementary school music, I play a mean recorder.

Q: When you are not teaching what do you enjoy doing?

A: I enjoy reading, doing home improvement projects, and playing golf.

Q: Are there any interesting facts you think the MHSS student body should know about you?

A: I love comedy and am constantly listening to comedy podcasts and going to stand-up shows.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to add?

A: If students are not signed up for choir, there are still ways to be involved. Students can join “half” choir – an after school ensemble that sings with the full ensemble for the concerts and trips.  In January, half choir and regular choir students can sign up for Show Choir, a “Glee”-like ensemble.