Senior Education
& Training Specialist

Designing and supporting instructional and operational systems while mentoring and training individuals and teams to work well together, execute responsibly, and serve others effectively across education, community service, small organizations, and professional development settings.

With 30 years of professional service spanning public education, sustained church music leadership, adjudication, and professional collaboration, I bring long-range perspective, disciplined process, and calm execution to complex, people-centered work.

Music Education & Instruction

• Veteran music educator with extensive experience across elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary settings
• Specialization in choral instruction, ensemble development, and performance assessment
• Recognized for instructional clarity, disciplined rehearsal technique, and calm professional judgment
• Experienced supporting diverse learners through structured, standards-aligned instruction

Teaching Experience

• Planned and directed advanced choral repertoire and large-scale performances, including works with instrumental and orchestral accompaniment, when appropriate to program level and resources
• High School Choral Director — 9 years
• Middle School Music Educator — 10 years
• Elementary / K–6 Music Educator — 7 years
• Interim University Choral Director — Saint Andrews University

Church Music Leadership & Instruction

Director of Music & Worship Ministries — Southern Pines United Methodist Church
17 years, 8 months

• Designed and led a comprehensive music education program serving Pre-K (four-year-old students), children, youth, adults, and intergenerational ensembles
• Provided direct instruction and ensemble leadership across multiple age groups and skill levels
• Oversaw choirs, instrumental ensembles, and congregational music
• Planned and coordinated large-scale choral works with orchestral accompaniment, presented annually
• Planned and coordinated weekly worship and long-range seasonal programming in collaboration with clergy
• Led rehearsals and developed volunteer and professional musicians
• Directed music for major seasons and services (Advent–Easter, weddings, funerals)

Director of Music & Worship Ministries — Pinehurst United Methodist Church
7 years, 10 months

• Led a performance-oriented traditional worship choir serving traditional services
• Planned and directed two concert performances per year, including full orchestra / orchestral works
• Rehearsal leadership, musician development, and collaborative planning with clergy

Professional & Entrepreneurial Work

• Founded Sandhills Music Academy; offered KinderMusik with a licensed KinderMusik educator (2001–2011)
• Co-directed a children’s choir (2001–2005)
• Owner and operator of WrightTime Deliveries, providing client-focused transportation services
• Freelance performer and conductor for educational, community, and special event ensembles
• North Carolina High School Choral MPA adjudicator and clinician
• Event coordination, scheduling, and logistical management