- Associate Trinity College of London, England, performers diploma in piano
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of Saskatchewan, major in piano. Awarded prize for outstanding piano performance in graduate year.
- Member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA)- KW Branch,
- former member of ORMTA Provincial Council - Central Zone Representative in charge of Prizes portfolio - I was in charge of fundraising scholarships for the Young Artist and Provincial competitions
- Co-convener of fund-raising book - “Wisdom of the Ages” a collection of ORMTA teachers’ tips on teaching music.
- ORMTA Special Teacher Award, 2006
- KW ORMTA - past president, 2000 - 2002
- KW ORMTA Secretary 2012 - 2015
- KW ORMTA Past duties: Workshops Co-Convener, Competitions Co -Convener, Young Artist Recital Co-Convener
- I have taught private piano lessons for over 30 years with students ranging from beginner to senior. My students perform in recitals, competitions and Royal Conservatory of Music examinations.
Besides teaching piano, I have had administrative experience coordinating arts classes in adult education at Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB. I have taught music and math in both elementary and junior high school in Saskatchewan and Ontario. I have taught ESL in Japan and travelled through Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and some of the United States. I am active in my church and have performed with the worship team for many years.
Interests: Music, Fitness, Family, Labrador Retrievers, Qigong
