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Welcome to our TOPS DHH K-8 Program! :-)

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Washington, in addition to being a Certificated School Counselor. I have a B.A. from Amherst College in Classics and a Master’s degree from Seattle University in Mental Health and School Counseling. I used to teach Greek, Latin, History and Philosophy at Milton and Tabor academies in Massachusetts and was also a professional classical musician for many years.  Before coming to schools, I was a mental health and behavior therapist for Seattle Children’s Home and Navos, as well as in private practice. On a personal note, I have one daughter and three step-sons, and I love music, surfing, sailing, hiking and SCUBA diving!

I look forward to supporting your children and the TOPS community!

Biography

• 4th-8th grade Orchestra Director at TOPS
• Elliot Bay Music Educators Association - Orchestra Representative
• Washington-American String Teachers Association, Western Washington Chair

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I am very excited to be in my 10th year working with TOPS Orchestra kids.  Teaching strings is my passion.  I love getting to work with students when they are first discovering the joys (and trials) of learning to play the violin, viola, cello or bass.

I am always here for questions and working on how to make this the most successful musical experience for your student, please contact me!

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Feeling good everyday!