Contributing Writer, James Madison University Bluestone, 1996
- Pieces on study abroad and arts on campus for university yearbook.
- Responsibilities included organization of journal staff; supervision of editorial decisions in poetry, prose, and visual arts; supervision of layout and design staff; and correspondence with faculty and students.
Assistant Head Counselor, University of Virginia Young Writers Workshop, Charlottesville, Virginia, June-July 1996
- Designed and taught courses in writing, literature, performance art, and music. Assisted songwriting workshop instructor Greg Howard and designed and taught followup courses. Was extensively involved in administration and organization of student activities.
Substitute Teacher, Augusta County Schools, May 1996
Performance member of Friday Morning Music Club of Washington, D.C., accepted Fall 1997
Accompanist, Once on This Island, directed by John Bell, James Madison University, March and April 1998
Senior half solo and full accompanying recitals, J.M.U. School of Music, April and November 1997
Organization of J.M.U. Keyboard Association on-campus lunchtime recitals, Fall 1997
Extensive accompaniment and chamber experience in string, woodwind, brass, and vocal repertoire at James Madison University and in Harrisonburg area, 1991-1997
Workshop and performance accompanist for musical theatre classes under Andy Leech, James Madison University Schools of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Spring 1995 and Fall 1996
Nineteen years private piano study under Sara McEnderfer, Laura Soles, Patricia Brady, and Vicki Berneking
Additional experience in opera accompanying and extensive experience as a church musician in Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Elkton, and Luray areas
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, 1996
Speaker representing secondary education students at James Madison University Commencement, May 1996
Nominated for Outstanding Student in Secondary Education, 1995 and 1996
Nelie Phillips Brown Award in English Literature, James Madison University, 1995
Honors Program Scholarship to study abroad, 1993
Lucille Y. Marshall Scholarship, James Madison University School of Music, 1992-1994
Web Page Design: Web page in progress at http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/6718/
Small-scale newsletter layout experience
Golden Key National Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi, education honors society
Phi Kappa Phi, academic honors society
Sigma Tau Delta, English honors society
American Guild of Organists
Virginia Press Women, an affiliate of the National Press Association
The Friday Morning Music Club of Washington, D.C.
Valley Life 1999 and 2000, produced by Leisure Publishing and the Chambers of Commerce of the Roanoke Valley.
April 1999, Roanoke Festival in the Park's 30th Anniversary Publication, produced in conjunction with The Roanoker magazine
Winter 1998, "Roanoke Rising," with Paul Calhoun, American Forests
1998-1999, regular reviews, features and profiles in The Roanoker and Blue Ridge Country magazines
