Doctor of Education student, University of St. Thomas (program begun in June 2024)
Educational Leadership and Learning, specialization in Music Education
Harvard Graduation School of Education and Business (March 2024)
Certificate in School Leadership and Management
Master of Arts in Teaching, Morningside College (2019-2021)
Major: Special Education
Thesis topic: Music Teaching and Learning for Students with Special Needs in the General Music Classroom: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Doctor of Musical Arts, Boston University (2001-2009)
Status: ABD
Major: Music Education
Research focus: The Role of Dance in the Teaching and Learning of Music in West Africa
Master of Music, Eastman School of Music (2000)
Major: Music Education, vocal/general
Thesis topic: The use of nasal continuents in developing resonance in beginning singers.
Bachelor of Music, Boston University (1998)
Major: Vocal performance, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Arts, Boston University (1998)
Major: Linguistics, magna cum laude
Massachusetts Teacher’s Certification: PreK-12, music
NYS Teaching Certification, PreK-12, music
NYS Teaching Certification, Students with Disabilities 1-6, pending
MYP Performing Arts, Level II, April 2015
DP Music Training, July 2021
Orff Schulwerk Certification, Level I, II, and III (Completed July 2013)
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