Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Directed Large Jazz Ensembles
Coached Jazz Combos
Taught Jazz Improvisation
Lectured on Jazz History
Performed with Classical Faculty
Coached Jazz Combos
Taught Private Drum Set Lessons
Organized Drum Set Choir
Member of Faculty Jazz Quartet (WJQ)
Directed Big Jazz Ensemble
Taught Jazz Appreciation Lecture Class
Taught Applied Percussion
Jazz Musician of The Year 2004 - West Michigan Jazz Socity
Michigan Jazz Icon recognition - Michigan State University - 2015
Guest Conductor for All - State Jazz Ensembles
Guest Drum Set Clinician - Nationally and Internationally