ABOUT ME
I have presented internationally and published on a number of topics including instrumental music education, teaching practices, social justice, and creativity. I offer professional development workshops to in-service teachers, clinics with concert and jazz bands, and have served as an instrumental ensemble adjudicator. On my musical side, I enjoy jazz saxophone, rock guitar, and songwriting.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Teaching and Learning Practices
Assessment, instructional design, student-directed instruction, and technology.
EDUCATION
2004-2007
Case Western Reserve University
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Instrumental Music Education
School band, jazz, strings, and emerging ensembles.
Social Justice in Education
Diversity, culturally sustaining teaching practices, and urban education.
2003-2004
University of Northern Iowa
Masters of Music in Music Education
1990-1995
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Music & Bachelor of Education
Creative Process
Improvisation and songwriting.