Having a life-long love for children and music, I found myself as a pre-school teacher at Springfield Day Nursury where I was trained in The British Infant Method of teaching. This positive redirective approach has helped me enormously with my career and parenting skills. After having three children of my own, I continued my education and got a degree in Early Childhood Education at University of New Hampshire, School for Lifelong Learning. I have also sung professionally in the Killington Vermont area and in various choirs. I have continued my program with Music Together^® and am now a Certified Music Together Teacher as well as the director of Greater Springfield Music Together.

 Although I am currently taking a leave of absence from teaching classes, I am overjoyed to step into the role of Associate Director of Greater Springfield Music Together. 

Music has always played a big role in my life. My mother was always singing in the house with such enthusiasm, it was contagious. I learned to play piano at a young age and then continued to play the trumpet from grade school all the way through high school. My passion for music and the arts brought me to Marywood University in Pennsylvania where I earned a degree in Theater. From there I spent several years pursuing my professional career in the performing arts. I am now a full time mother of three little boys! All of them have enjoyed Music Together classes since infancy and even in utero! It has been my favorite hour of the week to be with my children, free of life's distractions, and watching them develop and learn through music. I am now excited to bring the same magic to your families as you experience the joy of Music Together.

My fondest memories of my childhood are singing with my Mother. It was especially fun when my brothers would get involved. These memories will last a lifetime and always make me smile. It is these lasting impressions that I would like to help parents create with their children. When I experienced my first Music Together class I could see these bonds forming! It was a beautiful thing. I am currently taking a music fundamentals class at HCC and it reminds me of the years I spent playing the clarinet in the school band. When I graduate from Holyoke Community College this May, I will also be a registered Music Together Instructor. I cannot think of a better atmosphere to be in while I further my education to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher.

As far back as I can remember, music has played an important role in my life. From my earliest memories, I would get my hands into anything I could use to create rhythms, melodies, and songs. After graduating from high school, I received a full scholarship in music performance to study at the HARTT School of Music in Hartford, CT. In addition, I furthered my formal studies by obtaining an M.Ed. in Education from American International College in Elementary Education and Moderate Special Needs K-8. Over the last 25 years, I have worked locally as a music/academic teacher, live performer, and session musician for children, adults, and families. For me, Music Together continues to weave together my love of music, education, and child-development. I am truly honored to teach Music Together and bring the experience of our program to your families.