What are your hobbies outside of school?
I like to run, watch motorsports, and ironically enough, sing and perform classical music in choir! I’m also a big fan of Dungeons and Dragons.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I would say probably that I originally wanted to go to school for political science, but decided that I preferred music!
If you could meet one person, living or dead, who would it be and why?
I’d really want to sit down and have a good conversation with Beethoven, a sophisticated and complicated historical figure, but I should probably do it before he loses his hearing!
What is your favorite band – or – who is your favorite singer?
I’m a very big fan of the band The Police, likewise I really enjoy listening to the music of Daft Punk.
What is your favorite song of all time?
I don’t think I can boil this answer down to just one song or piece of music; that’s a tough question.
What is your favorite place to eat?
I’m quite a fan of getting a breakfast sandwich at Grateful Roast Coffee on the weekends!
What is the most unique place you’ve ever visited? Why?
Nashville, Tennessee, the music city itself. The city has an endearing atmosphere, interesting architecture, and a great history of music and performance.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they?
I have a rather talkative Siamese cat named Bowie (after David Bowie.)
What is your biggest pet peeve?
I would say people who are chronically late to things really grinds my gears!
What inspired you to become a Music teacher?
My biggest inspiration for becoming a music teacher are MY teachers, both former and current. I want to give others the same appreciation and opportunities in music and performance that they gave me.
What is one thing that you’re excited about being the new band director of the band?
Summer band camp! I remember enjoying band camp over the summer so much during my high school years, I’m eager to bring the atmosphere of fun and hard work back.
What do you like most about teaching?
The occasional lightbulb moment that my students get when they make a musical discovery or new connection; it’s very gratifying.
What is your biggest piece of advice for students?
Always find the best method of practice for you: nobody else can learn music the way that you do, find good techniques and strategies to make it your own!
How long have you been teaching?
Not long at all…
