Experience

Doctor of Arts in Music Education and Educational Psychology
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Master of Music in Music Performance and Music Education
- Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

2023 -- Present Director of Bands, Mt. Vernon Community Schools, Fortville, IN
2022 — 2023 Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
2017 — 2022 Director of Bands, Assistant Professor of Music, Chair , Marian University, IN
2018 — 2021 Graduate Assistant, Music Education, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
2014 — 2017 Director of Bands, Triton Central High School and Middle School, Fairland, IN
2009 — 2014 Director of Bands, Indianapolis Public Schools, Shortridge Magnet HS, IN
2007 — 2009 Director of Bands, Indianapolis Public Schools, Gambold Middle School, IN
2006 — 2007 Music Teacher K-8, Andrew J. Brown Academy, Indianapolis, Indiana
2004 — 2006 Assistant Director of Bands, Sheridan High School and Middle School, IN
2002 — 2004 Director of Bands, Bremen High School and Middle School, Bremen, Indiana
2000 — 2002 Graduate Assistant, Wind Ensemble and Conducting, Butler University, IN
1998 — 1999 Director of Bands and Choirs, Bishop Chatard High School, Indianapolis, IN

Supervised Student Teachers, Indiana State, Marian University, and Ball State University
Woodwind Techniques, Marian University
Basic/Advanced Conducting, Marian University and Indiana State University
Instrumental Methods I/II, Marian University
Foundations of Music Education I/II, Marian University and Indiana State University
Secondary Methods, Marian University and Indiana State University
Educational Psychology (undergraduate/graduate students), VanderCook College of Music
Contemporary Issues of Music Education, Marian University and Ball State University
Basic Music for Classroom Teachers, Ball State University
Marching Band Methods, Indiana State University and Marian University
Music Technology, Marian University
Marching Band, Indiana State University and Marian University
Wind Orchestra and Concert Band, Indiana State University
Wind Ensemble, Marian University

2023 Recognized as one of Indiana State University's Most Impactful Professors
2022 Guest Conductor for Indiana State University All Star Honor Bands
2021 Guest Conductor Indiana Bandmasters Association All-Region Band, Jeffersonville, Indiana
2020 Outstanding Graduate Student, Ball State University
2018 Conn Selmer VIP
2016 Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction (National Society of High School Scholars)
2011 Shortridge High School Teacher of the Year
2011 IPS Top Ten Finalist Teacher of the Year
2013 - 2022 Future Music Educator Meet the Masters VIP (DCI and BOA)
2006 Outstanding Graduate Student, Ball State University
2002 Outstanding Graduate Student, Butler University

2024 IMEA: Myths Busted: The Urban School Band Program
2024 IMEA: Nothing is Impossible: Let's Keep Your Students Motivated
2024: IMEA Building a Culture of SEL in the Diverse Classroom
2023 IMEA: Practical Strategies for Building a Culture in SEL
2023 IMEA: Developing Independent Musicians
2023 IMEA: Questions Answered: Overcoming Challenges in Urban School Music Programs
2022 Indianapolis Public School Teacher Professional Development: SEL: Developing a Culture in Urban Schools
2022 Indianapolis Public Schools Teacher Professional Development: Overcoming Challenges in Urban Music Programs
2022 IMEA: Social and Emotional Learning in School Band Programs
2022 IMEA: I can’t because… Overcoming Challenges in Inner City Music Programs
2021 IMEA: Developing Independent Student Musicians
2020 IMEA: I can’t because… Overcoming Challenges in Inner City Music Programs
2019 IMEA: Carry-Over to College Music Participation: Factors Influencing the Non-Music Major’s Decision to Discontinue Music Ensemble Participation

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