The University of MN, Morris is where I completed my undergraduate coursework. My majors were in music education, elementary education, and minored in speech communications. I received my licensure for K-12 classroom and vocal music, and elementary education 1-6.At Bethel University I completed my Master's Degree in E/BD (Emotionally Behaviorally Disordered). Over the last 8 years, I have added +60 graduate credits in specialized areas of elementary classroom and music education. At the University of St. Thomas I also audited and completed Level I at the Kodaly Institute. Professionally, my goals of my career were to focus on music education teaching practices, as well as strengthen my own musicianship skills. I also continue to examine and explore best practices in teaching and student achievement/engagement.As of June 15th, 2021, I will be retiring from my position at North Branch Area Schools, ISD 138. Though I am not actively seeking a new position, I’m hopeful that teaching K-4 music to 1,000+ students could lead me to a new profession that needs a person who is extremely organized and can make hundreds of quick decisions a day! Thank you for reading.