I have taught General Music and Choir for grades K-5 for CUSD #300 for the past 8 years. I earned my bachelor's degree from Elmhurst University in 2012, and have since earned my Orff Pedagogy Levels I, II, and III from Vandercook College of Music. I am currently earning my master's degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education (ACE) online. I am also currently the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 9 General Music Representative. My primary instrument is Voice (Mezzo-Soprano); however, I play piano and dabble in guitar, ukulele and banjo. I want to serve as a voice for education, specifically music education, in order to bring attention to the value of music and sound in our education system and holistic well-being.I live in Algonquin, Il. with my family and some of my favorite pastimes include spending time with family, hiking, seeing plays and musicals, and writing. Occasionally, I fancy myself an archeologist and plan detailed vacations for my family including histories and famous locations, and I enjoy a good board game now and again.