Title: Voice Instructor

Hometown:  Kerrville, Texas

Alma Maters: I studied voice and music education at the University of North Texas, Denton for four years, and then elementary education and voice at Schreiner University for two years. I graduated from SU with a degree in music.

How long have you been with SU?  Since August 2006

Favorite movie:  "Little Women" (with Winona Ryder) and "Forever After" (with Drew Barrymore) are my two favorite movies.

Favorite food:   Tortilla soup from Mamacita's is my all-time favorite meal.

Favorite type of music:  I enjoy music that lifts my spirit, not drags it down. That would include select songs from all genres. My favorite genre is pure worship music that focuses my thoughts on Jesus and who He is.

Favorite vacation spot:  So far, my favorite vacation spot is the Texas Gulf Coast, but next year my family will take a three-week vacation traveling the Eastern U.S. coast, and I imagine I'll find affection for a few favorite vacation spots along the way.

Favorite book:  My favorite books: all Frank Peretti books, Randy Alcorn books, biographies, Beth Moore books, and Stormie Omartian books.

What's on your night stand right now?: "Lord, I Want to Be Whole," and "The Power of Prayer and Scripture in Emotional Healing" by Stormie Omartian

Who/what/where inspires you & why?  My family, church family, and homeschool association family inspire me to grow as a person and embrace God's purpose for my life. I know who I am and why I'm on this earth. These dear people encourage me and teach me.

Hobbies/interests/extra-curricular activities OUTSIDE SU:  I enjoying being with my family, singing, reading, quilting, and learning.  I am active at First Baptist Church, Kerrville. I teach an adult Sunday School class, sing on the praise team, and am in the choir. I am the President of the Hill Country Home School Association. I have home schooled my children now for 5 1/2 years and have for the last few years schooled other children as well. I am the treasurer of Harmony of the Hills, which is a club of music teachers in the area. I teach private voice lessons.

Why do you like Schreiner?  I like Schreiner because you're not just a social security number. The teachers at SU are excellent in their fields and have an eagerness to see their students learn and grow. Students matter at SU.