Skilled in direct person-to-person communication, Unit Planning, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Team Building, and Research. Strong relationship-building professional with a BA focused in Interdisciplinary Child Development/Education from Western Washington University. 18 years of professional experience partnering with schools, learners and families, facilitating positive growth, learning, and social/emotional growth. Professional performing and recording artist with over 30 years experience. Recorded and toured with many diverse artists, including Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sun Kil Moon, Mark Kozelek, and The Grassy Knoll.Drum instructor with 20 years experience teaching individuals and groups drum set and world percussion.