University of Windsor, Canada - M.Ed. (2005) with concentration in curriculum design
Michigan State University, Ann Arbor, U.S.A.with concentration in ECE music certification
American Montessori Society - Teacher Education Certification. University of Windsor, Canada - B.Mus Royal Conservatory, Dublin, Ireland - ARCT

 

 

Early Childhood Music Specialist - Children's House Montessori Designed and implemented Montessori Mozart Music program. Represented and introduced this program at conventions and conferences globally. Conducted on-site music workshops with on-going teacher support for implementation of music program.

Montessori Educator - Montessori Academy of Windsor -Elementary

In 2005 conducted university research study showing the effect of the arts on math scores of preschool children. Developed and implemented a research project focused on developing the capacity of the community to respond to music and movement and the education of young children. Supervised teachers involved in the field placement component of their education

 

Patents and publications Music and the Young Mind, A comprehensive early childhood curriculum and instructional textbook for the teaching of music to young children (commissioned by MENC) American Montessori International, Montessori Mozarts Program (Harris, 2005). Listen to Their Voices, A Journal for music educators - Queens University, Canada Montessori Mozarts, A music instructional handbook for Montessori teachers.