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ABOUT

M.A. in Counseling - Northwestern University

B.S. in Education - Illinois State University

 

  • Teacher 

    • B.S. in Education from Illinois State University

    • 9 years teaching in Chicago Public Schools; 1 year teaching in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

    • Subjects: Social-Emotional Learning, Music, Language Arts, Science, Math. 

    • Grades: preschool through 8th. 

    • Created and implemented a social-emotional learning curriculum to 900 students weekly. 

    • Restorative Practices Discipline Lead.

 

  • Mental Health Counselor

    • M.A. in Counseling from Northwestern University, specializing in Children and Adolescents. 

    • Provided mental health counseling services to children and adults since 2015.

    • San Diego Center for Children - Mental Health Counselor

    • Rincon Family Services- Mental Health Counselor

    • SPARCS Trauma Group Counseling facilitator in CPS. 

    • Northwestern Capstone Presentation: "Preventing Teacher Turnover: Providing Mental Health Training and Services to Urban School Teachers." 

 

  • Motivational Speaker / Founder of The Fingertips Program

    • Founder and Executive Director of The Fingertips Program since 2009. 

    • Created and implemented a signature SEL assembly combining live music and motivational speaking. 

    • Presented to thousands of students in grades K-12 across the nation. 

    • Created and delivered professional developments, workshops, and keynote presentations. 

 

  • Life Coach

    • Trained with The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). 

    • Created and implemented music coaching program, service learning coaching program and more. 

    • Coaching experience with individuals, groups, teachers, parents, and artists/musicians. 

 

  • Award-winning Singer/Songwriter

    • Self-produced 3 full-length albums to rave reviews. 

    • Appeared on the Katie Couric Show on ABC, in addition to hundreds of other media outlets. 

    • Appearance on Broadway in Rock of Ages. 

    • Album of the Year Nomination - The Independent Music Awards. 

    • Winner, Song of the Year - John Lennon Songwriting Competition.

    • Opening act for Peter Frampton and other notable acts. ​

 

  • Philanthropy

    • Polaris LGBTQ Inpatient Mental Health Program: Community Board Member.

    • The KEYS Program - volunteer musician.