I am a fan of CYT and have enjoyed watching my niblings perform in showcases and shows over the years. I was excited to move from spectator to teacher for the first time this spring to teach the Intro to Handbells class and had the opportunity to teach the Our Gang class this fall. I am thrilled to return to bells this winter to dive into holiday music. I have previously worked with children and young adults in various educational settings and am excited to share my love of music and the arts with the next generation of performers. I've dabbled in various instruments and vocal groups over the years but always seem to be drawn back to playing English handbells, which I learned in my church’s children’s music program when I was a child. The gift of music I was given is one I am eager to pass on!