I am an ISTE Certified Educator, Leading Edge Certified Professional Learning Leader, Google for Education Certified Innovator (#NYC19 cohort), Trainer, Coach, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro Area, a GEG Mentor for US - Midwest, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert 20-21, and an Apple Teacher with Swift Playgrounds recognition that is passionate about leveraging technology to make the daily work of educators more efficient, their teaching more engaging, and their lives more fulfilling. I earned my BA in music education from the University of Minnesota at Morris with majors in trombone and voice, my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction focused on Arts Integration from Lesley University, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Mankato State University including Graduate Certificates for Digital Educator, Technologist, Educational Technology in the Classroom and Computer, Keyboard, and Related Technology. I have taught beginning instrumental music in Bloomington since 1998. I am available for professional development and teacher trainings, speaking engagements, and educator-to-educator connections.