2004- The summer before 5th grade I started playing flute! My first flute was given to me from a family friend who was also a flute player.
2006- After 6th grade My 2 older brothers were in the high school marching band!
2007- After 7th grade I played in my church's VBS band. However, I had been playing in church much earlier than this.
2008- End of 8th grade Band Friends after a concert!! (The girl holding the milkshake is still my bestie and was a bridesmaid in my wedding!)
2008- Freshman Year I had just gotten my marching band uniform!
2009-2012 I was in the HS Marching Band's Banner Guard! (Playing piccolo while holding the banner in my arm) The picture was taken right before Junior year
2012-2017 I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Flute Performance and a minor in Business Administration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
2017-2019 I earned a Master's Degree in Flute Pedagogy and Performance at Texas Woman's University