University of Miami2015Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative – Human Subjects
The Hartt School2007Master of Music Education: Degree: Psychology/EducationCity, StateCoursework in support of the Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education (52 credits completed) Cognate - Instrumental Conducting, Psychology/Education Hartt Talent Scholarships, Graduate Assistantships 2004-2008 Hartt Teaching Fellowships
The University of ConnecticutBachelor of ScienceCity, State
Connecticut College1990Bachelor of Arts: MusicCity, StateMusic
New York City Community CollegeAssociate: Applied ScienceCity, StateApplied Science
Griswold High School1978Dental Hygiene) DegreeCity, StateDesigned, wrote and taught drill for competitive field shows. Development and administration of departmental budget. Highlight: Reactivated competitive marching band after twenty five-year hiatus. Director of Choral Activities and Theatre Arts John B. Stanton and Samuel Huntington Schools, Norwich, Connecticut 1990-1991 Vocal/General Music: Developmental Kindergarten through Grade 6 State of Connecticut Teacher Endorsement #049 Professional Educator, Music - Grades PK-12 RESEARCH Musical, Phonological, and Numerical Memory Tasks: A Common Temporal Sequencing Mechanism Explanation for Transfer (Gromko, J. E, Hansen D, Tortora, A. H, Higgins, D., Boccia E., Journal of Research in Music Education, 2009.) Investigating Correlations Between Emotional Intelligence and Servant Leadership in Instrumental Conductors: Pilot study 2007-2008, Primary Researcher. Morton Feldman's Manipulation of Texture in Crippled Symmetry. Ralph Vaughan Williams' Use of Folk Music in Instrumental Compositions WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE New England Association of Schools and Colleges: Commission on Independent Schools Evaluation Workshop
National Catholic Educational Association: Catholic School Leadership InstituteJuly 2011
University of WashingtonAthletic Band Symposium, 2008
Canford Summer School of Music, Sherborne, England Conducting Clinic, 2007
Sponsored by the British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles. Timothy Reynish, Mark Heron, Phillip Scott, clinicians. Highlight: Featured conductor at closing concert.
Florida International UniversityCity, StateGPA: Conducting Clinic, 2007 Roby George, Thomas Lee, Angela Woo, Mallory Thompson, clinicians Recipient of 2007 College Band Directors' National Association Gender and Ethnic Equity Scholarship.
The Hartt School Summerterm Conducting Clinic, 2007 Rick Clary, clinicianConducting Clinic, 2007 Roby George, Thomas Lee, Angela Woo, Mallory Thompson, clinicians Recipient of 2007 College Band Directors' National Association Gender and Ethnic Equity Scholarship.
The Hartt School Summerterm Conducting Clinic, 2007 Rick Clary, clinician
University of North CarolinaGPA: Athletic Band Symposium, 2006
The Hartt School Summerterm Conducting Clinic, 2006 Jerry Junkin, clinicianAthletic Band Symposium, 2006
The Hartt School Summerterm Conducting Clinic, 2006 Jerry Junkin, clinician
University of IllinoisChampaign Athletic Band Symposium, 2005
The Hartt School Summerterm Conducting Clinic, 2005 Allan McMurray, clinician
The Hartt School Summerterm Conducting Clinic, 2003 H. Robert Reynolds, clinician
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Standards-based Lesson Planning
St. Mary Star of the Sea School2011High School Marching Band and Your Program The Hartt School CMENC Chapter, 2007 Ensemble Handbooks: The Gift That Keeps on Giving Student Teacher Seminars, The Hartt School 2006-08 Labanotation: Bridging from the Cognitive to the Affective Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology, University of Hartford, 2007 Marching Skills Clinic
Ellington High School2007
Mandell Jewish Community Center2007Why Weight? Honors-level Instruction for High School Musicians Connecticut Music Educators Association Annual Conference
St. Bernard High SchoolApril 2012NEASC Reaccreditation Review 2003-2004 Co-Curricular and Athletics Sub-Committee, Co-Chairperson
New London High School: NEASC Reaccreditation Review 1997-1998
New England Music Festival Association: Dean of Women, Solo & Ensemble Festival, Co-Coordinator 1998-2004
Connecticut Music Educators Association: 1993-1996 Student Affairs Commission, Secretary 1993-1995 Eastern Region Choruses, Chairperson 1996-1999 All-State Choruses, Chairperson
WNIT Basketball Tournament. Director of Music and Student Activities: St. Bernard High School, Uncasville CT 1998-2004 Restructured Music curriculum. Development and administration of both departmental budgets. Oversaw annual marching band invitational. Coordinated public relations for both departments. Maintained school affiliation with all State level MENC and New England Music Festival Association activities. Established Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter and served as its Advisor. Coordinated school activities Chapter and served as its Advisor. Coordinated school activities calendar. Senior Class Advisor. Director of Music: New London High School, New London CT 1994-1998 Development and administration of departmental budget. Maintained school affiliation with all State level MENC and New England Music Festival Association activities. Coordinated public relations for the department. Established Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter and served as its Advisor. Additional Administrative Experience Connecticut Music Educators Association: All-State & Regional Festivals New England Music Festival Association: Women's Dean, Festival Host TEACHING EXPERIENCE St. Patrick Academy, Providence, Rhode Island 2012-2013 Music Teacher Concert Choir, Praise Choir Elements of Music Teacher-Counselor Program participant Curriculum Coordinator National Honor Society committee member Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland 2008-2010 Director of Instrumental Music, Lecturer Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Athletic Band (Division I) Music History Music Theory Conducting Women in Music Renaissance through Revolution The Hartt School, West Hartford, Connecticut 2004-2008 Adjunct Lecturer Undergraduate Conducting Elementary Instrumental Methods Wind Methods Supervision of student teachers Teaching Assistant for Conducting Fundamentals and Instrumental Conducting Symphony Orchestra sectional coaching – winds Director of Athletic Bands. . St. Bernard High School, Uncasville, Connecticut 1998-2004 Director of Music: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Mixed Choir, Women's and Men's Choirs, Orchestra, Advanced Placement Music Theory. Designed, wrote and taught drill for competitive field shows. Development and administration of departmental budget. Music Director for biennial musicals. Director of Student Activities, Campus Ministry Highlight: Reactivated competitive marching band after twenty-year hiatus. New London High School, New London, Connecticut 1994-1998 Director of Music: Marching Band, Concert Band, Mixed Choir, Women's Choir, Class Piano.
