Position: Band Director

Hometown (High School): Belvidere, Ill. (Belvidere North High School)

College/University (Degree): Olivet Nazarene University (Bachelors)

Years at Central High School: 2

Favorite thing about Central High School: The positive and supportive culture and community

Why you got into teaching: I got into teaching because of the influence my band and choir teachers had on me in middle school through high school. Band and choir classes were a place for me to express myself musically and were a place of safety and support when I needed it most. I wanted my classroom to be the same for my students as well as a place to have fun and create memories.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Symphonic band, jazz band, marching band, honors mixed acapella, honors ladies acapella, show choir, golf, bowling, musicals (both in the pit and on stage), Tri-M Honor Society.

Favorite subject in school: Band and choir

Favorite teacher: Dr. Vermillion and Mr. Shipton

Favorite snack: Whisps with the pretzels

Favorite book: Lemony Snicket series

Favorite activity away from school: Participating in worship team at church

Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers

Something unique: I use to wrestle when I was in middle school