First Teaching Position - Pahrump, NV 1978-80
Fortuna High School - Fortuna, CA 1980-2002
Linden High School 2002-2010
H&R Block 2010-2013
St. Anthony's Church English Choir Director 2013-present
B.A., Music - CSU, STANISLAUS, 1977
Ryan Single Subject California Teaching Credential – 1978
California Community College Life Credential – 1981
Ryan Single Subject California Teaching Life Credential – 1982
Graduate Level Studies, Music - CSU, SAN FRANCISCO, 1988
NCS SASIxp Level II Support Certification, 2000
CALIFORNIA TRAINING CENTER, 2001
CompTia A+ Certified Professional, 2001
AB2913 CLAD Certification -2008
•California Music Educators Association, North Coast Teacher of the Year, 1996
•Northern California Band Director of the year, 1994
•Commendation for Teaching Excellence, Humboldt County, 1990
•Honor for time, service and advocacy for teachers, Presidents Council of Humboldt/Del Norte County, 1983
•Instrumental/vocal performing groups achieved superior ratings at local music festivals
•Superior and excellent rating for both instrumental and vocal groups in Command Performance Festivals and RAVES festivals
•Musical groups performed for numerous events and activities including Disneyland’s Main Street USA and Carnation Plaza
•As an accomplished saxophonist, performed for numerous local community groups and concert series
•Students participated in Northern California and State level honor choirs and honor bands
•Guest Conductor – Southern Humboldt Honor Band
•Guest Conductor – Eel Valley Children’s Choir
•Guest Conductor – Humboldt County Honor Band
•Guest Conductor – Humboldt County Honor Choir
•Guest Conductor – San Joaquin County Junior High Honor Band, 2005
•Unanimous Superior Rating Linden High School Concert Band – CMEA Festival 2010
Fortuna High School - Fortuna, CA 1980-2002
Linden High School 2002-2010
H&R Block 2010-2013
St. Anthony's Church English Choir Director 2013-present
B.A., Music - CSU, STANISLAUS, 1977
Ryan Single Subject California Teaching Credential – 1978
California Community College Life Credential – 1981
Ryan Single Subject California Teaching Life Credential – 1982
Graduate Level Studies, Music - CSU, SAN FRANCISCO, 1988
NCS SASIxp Level II Support Certification, 2000
CALIFORNIA TRAINING CENTER, 2001
CompTia A+ Certified Professional, 2001
AB2913 CLAD Certification -2008
•California Music Educators Association, North Coast Teacher of the Year, 1996
•Northern California Band Director of the year, 1994
•Commendation for Teaching Excellence, Humboldt County, 1990
•Honor for time, service and advocacy for teachers, Presidents Council of Humboldt/Del Norte County, 1983
•Instrumental/vocal performing groups achieved superior ratings at local music festivals
•Superior and excellent rating for both instrumental and vocal groups in Command Performance Festivals and RAVES festivals
•Musical groups performed for numerous events and activities including Disneyland’s Main Street USA and Carnation Plaza
•As an accomplished saxophonist, performed for numerous local community groups and concert series
•Students participated in Northern California and State level honor choirs and honor bands
•Guest Conductor – Southern Humboldt Honor Band
•Guest Conductor – Eel Valley Children’s Choir
•Guest Conductor – Humboldt County Honor Band
•Guest Conductor – Humboldt County Honor Choir
•Guest Conductor – San Joaquin County Junior High Honor Band, 2005
•Unanimous Superior Rating Linden High School Concert Band – CMEA Festival 2010