I began teaching general music in Buffalo in 2003, and taught at Southside for 11 years. I taught at school 81, and then switched to instrumental music. I have taught band and recorder at schools 97, 53, 27, 69, 59 and 43 since 2014.

I have played the clarinet since 4th grade, and saxophone since 7th grade. I still perform with the Buffalo Niagara Concert Band on a regular basis.