Education
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Doctor of Philosophy,
Music Education
2017
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Presidential Scholar
3.96/4.0 GPA
Master of Music,
Trumpet Performance
2003
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Teaching Assistant
3.52/4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Music Education
1995
Murray State University, Murray, KY
Named to Dean's List six times 
3.23/4.0 GPA

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Teaching Licenses
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Postgraduate Professional License
Music: Instrumental (Grades preK-12) 
Expired 06/30/2016
State of Ohio
Professional License
Music (Grades K-12) 
Expired 06/30/2015

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State of Oregon
Transitional Teacher License
Music (Grades preK-12) 
Expired 12/06/2005
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Provisional Certificate for Teaching
Instrumental Music (Grades K-12) 
Expired 06/30/2005

Additional Training

2014 - Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certification
  • Completed level one teacher training

2005 - International Association for Jazz Education Teacher Training Institute
  • Completed courses in jazz education

1997 - Yamaha Music in Education Teacher Training Institute
  • Completed training in Yamaha's Music in Education curriculum