I was born in Washington, DC, grew up in Montgomery County and have lived in Carroll County for 30 years. I have been teaching Middle School Chorus and General Music for 20 years and I will be retiring this June. I have greatly enjoyed directing musicals with my Middle Schoolers as well as teaching them to play the piano and have been active in my church accompanying services and directing the children’s choir. It has also been a great joy to be a teacher-sponsor of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes here at West Middle school, watching boys and girls mature in Christ and taking leadership positions here and in high school.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to my college sweetheart for almost 45 years and we have 3 children. This summer will be blessed with our 8th grandchild.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I definitely have loved directing the musicals at my school the most. I have no specific plans for my retirement other than continuing to accompany as needed and singing in whatever chorus or choir my husband directs.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite places or events in our community?
I love the parks the must – the duck pond, King’s Park, Westminster Park , Christmas Tree Park and Cape Horn Park and the incredible bakeries we have in Westminster and in Hampstead.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Princess Bride is probably my favorite movie.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
To put their faith in Jesus Christ – He is the only way to forgiveness of sins and entrance into heaven.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I listen to 99.1 – Christian Radio most of the time and listen to whatever they are playing or I listen to the songs I am learning for the worship services; Rend Collective, Matt Maher, We are They, etc.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Probably Meryl Streep because I love her acting – I would definitely love to pick her brain about the different roles she has played. Probably meet at Rock Salt for lunch.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the small town feel – especially going into a store and seeing my past and present students working there or just shopping.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My husband and I lived on the road for 10 months and traveled with a 10 member Christian singing group. We were in 26 different states and several countries in Europe.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My sister’s cooking, hands down!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Definitely my husband!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Grandbabies & siblings, Jesus, Love
