Education
• Graduate Study in Elementary School Education, Cambridge College, Springfield, MA (1987-1988)
• Graduate Study in Botany, University of Maryland and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1977-1979)
• Secondary School Science Teacher Certification, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD (1974)
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH (1972)
Teaching and Performing Experience
• Presenter of nature programs at libraries, nature centers, and other venues throughout New England (2006 - Present)
• Presenter of musical programs at libraries, historical societies, schools, senior centers, summer concerts, and other venues throughout New England (1994- Present)
• Owner and operator of "Our House", a home daycare featuring nature exploration, the arts, and creative play (1987-1994)
• Instructor of piano and woodwinds in home studio and at Community Music School of Springfield, Northampton Community Music School, Deerfield Academy, and Northampton Center for Children and Families (1977-1987)
• Leader of “Arts and Adventure” church youth group, Amherst, MA (1985-1986)
• Science Teacher, Booker T. Washington Junior High School, Baltimore, MD (1975-1976)
• Camp Counselor and Assistant Camp Director in summer camps promoting awareness and appreciation of nature (1968-1979)