– Teen Wisdom ™ Certification, accredited by the International Coaching Federation
– Member of Soroptimist International Raleigh, which runs Dream it Be it, a program that helps teen girls plan their future
– Co-Advisor Venture Crew 826 through Boy Scouts of America- (teens in high adventure activities -7 years)
– Social Emotional Learning course through Casel
– 31+ years private, group and class violin instructor
– Suzuki Pedagogy Certification School for Strings NYC
– Adjunct violin faculty at Meredith College (12 years) and UNC Chapel Hill (7 years)
– Studied at University of Houston, Eastman School of Music
– Bachelors, Masters Degrees from Mannes School of Music, The New School, NYC

My Why

I vividly remember trying to navigate the intense feelings and responsibilities that come with adolescence and teenhood : overwhelm, doubt, fear, social/parental pressures, creating and maintaining friendships and romantic relationships, academic pressure, planning for the future; the list goes on and on!
And that was all BEFORE the exponential rise of technology – today’s teen girl has an incredible amount on her plate, pulling her in all directions, yet she is somehow expected to make it all look easy and be “flawless” all the time! It is not surprising that anxiety is so prevalent, especially in a post-pandemic world.
I have worked with teens for 31+ years as a private music teacher and 7+ years as a Venture Crew co-advisor through Boy Scouts of America. I raised a wonderful daughter, now 21 and thriving!

I chose to obtain my Teen Wisdom Life Coach Certification to expand my ability to reach and serve teens. I absolutely love spending time with teens, supporting and guiding them through this often chaotic time of self-discovery as they learn who they are and take steps to create their unique future.