At Wilkes, I studied with Mrs. Anne Liva, who nurtured and encouraged me.  She taught me her method of teaching, which I use to this day.  Her expertise and patience are responsible for my career in music.  While at Wilkes, I also had the opportunity to study with Dr. Roosevelt Newson, and Thomas Hrynkiw, both of whom have influenced me greatly.  I've accompanied every group at Wilkes, including Chorus, Cap and Bell Singers, both of which were directed by Richard Chapline, and the percussion ensemble, in addition to many solo performers.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Music, with a major in piano performance, in 1986.

I've accompanied several local organizations, including Scranton Singers' Guild, Robert Dale Chorale, and Wyoming Valley Oratorio.

I've been a church organist since the age of 16.  I've played in many area churches, including St. Stephen's and First Presbyterian in Wilkes-Barre, and St. Peter's and St. Luke's in Scranton.  I currently hold the Director of Music position at Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Dallas, where I also direct their choir.

I also hold the position of organist/choir director at Temple B'nai B'rith in Kingston, where I work regularly with cantors and other artists who are nationally known.  I direct the professional and volunteer choirs there as well.

I've been teaching at the Conservatory since it began.  Teaching is very important to me.  I'm capable of showing my students a wide range of musical styles.  I enjoy interacting with my students, children as well as adults.  They're always teaching me something new.