I am a dynamic K-12 and collegiate educator and seasoned arts management professional, specializing in creative curriculum design, effective teaching methods, classroom instruction, event production and direction, and choreography. With a diverse background spanning educational institutions, professional performance companies, and arts organizations, I excel in crafting engaging dance programs and musicals, guiding fellow educators, and producing captivating performances. My unwavering commitment to nurturing artistic expression and fostering educational excellence is evident in all aspects of my work.

As Alvin Ailey once said, "dance is from the people and must always be delivered back to the people." Guided by this belief, my teaching philosophy empowers students to firmly occupy their space as confident, creative, unique citizen artists. I strive to make students aware of their place within the broader tapestry of arts history, emphasizing cultural understanding and appreciation. By engaging them in self-expression within the fine and performing arts, I aim to nurture their individual artistic voices and prepare them to become artists and leaders who contribute meaningfully to the dance and arts community.