Masters in Choral Conducting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY; Bachelor’s in music education, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY; studied with Vernon Huff, Cody Mott, John Warren, Wendy Moy, and Jose (Peppie) Calvar; Performances with Syracuse University Crouse Chorale, Syracuse University Singers, Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel Choir, and Syracuse University Oratorio Society; Member of American Choral Directors Association and National Association for Music Education.