- Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano (NCTM)
- Bachelor of Music degree
- 30 years private piano teaching experience
- Professional Affiliations: Music Teachers National Association
- NVMTA Adjudicator: Fall Festival, Spring Festival, Bach-Baroque Festival, Concerto Competition
- Springfield Music Club Adjudicator: Spring Festival, Sonatina Festival, Leestma Scholarship Competition, Mary Smart State Auditions, Composer Competition
- Springfield Music Club offices held: Vice President, Composer Competition Chairman, Treasurer, Spring Festival Chairman, Publicity Chairman