NavarreteElementary School

• Certification in Orff Schulwerk, Arizona State University, Levels I & II
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Music, Arizona State University
• Memberships in: Arizona Orff Chapter, American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA), Arizona Music Educators Association (AzMEA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

I am from Midland, Michigan where I was educated in the public schools. My love for music began in music at school as well as church choir. Learning how to play instruments is fun, and my main instruments include piano, flute, and French horn. While at ASU, I participated in several music groups such as the Sun Devil Marching Band (marched in the Rose Bowl & Sun Bowl!), Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Choral Union (sang with Phoenix Symphony!).

I live in Chandler with my husband, son Matthew, daughter Jenna, and our 3 cats. My son is starting Aviation at CGCC Williams Gateway with hopes to be a pilot or air traffic controller. My daughter is a Freshman at Basha High, loves volleyball, art and the variety of clubs. As a family, we enjoy traveling and watching sports! Our favorite teams to cheer for are ASU, Ohio State, AZ Dbacks, NY Mets, Phx Suns, and USA Olympics!