Rochester Community College, R.A. Nursing, 1981; University of Minnesota B.A., Fine Arts in Violin Performance, 1990; private violin studio, 1975-present; Minnehaha Academy Orchestra, 2003-2004; founding director Westminster Presbyterian Church Youth Orchestra; founding director of Excelsior Youth Symphonic Strings; member of Rochester Symphony Orchestra; member of Minneapolis Pops Orchestra, Duluth Symphony, Trillium Trio, and Cantalyra String Quartet; member of American Strings Teachers Association; member of American Federation of Musicians; member of Minnesota Music Educator's Association; 34 years teaching experience.