Dynamic and accomplished professional with over a 14 year of experience in music education and program management. Highly skilled in fundraising, financial tracking, and project management with a proven record of securing donations and achieving programmatic goals. Adept at fostering collaboration across departments and engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive organizational success. Secured over $15,000 worth of instrument donations for various music programs. Awarded $3,000 in grants for classroom enhancements and music education initiatives.
(23 students out of 110 participants)
(30 students out of 110 participants)
(9 students out of 25 participants)
(16 students out of 25 participants)
(150 students in 2013 to 400 students in 2018)
North Florida Middle School Honor Band Guest Conductor
February 2024
Marion County Middle School Honor Band Conductor
April 2022
Citrus County Middle School Honor Band Conductor
February 2019
Linda Mann 5-year Superior Rating Award
Florida Bandmasters’ Association: 2013-2018
Superior Ratings in Jazz Performance
Florida Bandmasters’ Music Performance Assessment: District 19: 2013-2018
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Mascotte Elementary School: 2013
Phoenix Grant Award Recipient
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School: $3,000
Amy Beres, Summer Band Camp Director/Internship Teacher
Howard Bishop Middle School
352-213-1493, beresal@gm.sbac.edu
Michael Uhrich, Former Mentor Teacher/Feeder Chain High School Band Director
Mt. Dora High School
352-988-4855, UhrichM@lake.k12.fl.us
William Roberts, Former Principal
Lake County Schools
352-394-9600, RobertsW@lake.k12.fl.us
Wayne Cockcroft, Former Principal
Lake County Schools
352-223-3936
Florida Music Teaching Certification K-12
Florida Bandmasters’ Association Certified Adjudicator
(Woodwind Solo and Ensemble, Concert Band)
Florida Music Teaching Certification K-12
Florida Bandmasters’ Association Certified Adjudicator
(Woodwind Solo and Ensemble, Concert Band)