I was born and raised in Pekin, IL. I graduated from Pekin Community High School in 2008, and received my Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education from Bradley University. I have played in several of the music ensembles in Central Illinois including the Peoria Municipal Band, the Prairie Wind Ensemble, musical pit for both Peoria Players and Cornstock Theater, and have sat in with the Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra. Outside of music, I love spending time with friends and family and would almost always prefer to be outdoors! I am excited to be a part of the D50 Wildcat family, and look forward to an excellent year with the band!