A Teacher Who Inspired Me: My music professor Pat Plude at Santa Clara University. She is patient, knowledgeable, and has a talent for creating incredible musical experiences for her students.

A Trinity Student Is… a child who lights their own way.

I Teach Because…I find such joy in making music, and I want to share that.

Something I am Passionate About Outside of Education is… native ecology

Favorite Spot on Campus: The gardens. I love hearing the birds in the trees!