I've been playing violin for what seems forever. Violin lessons started in grade school with the school orchestra, and continued through high school and college resulting in a Bachelor of Music Education degree. During her career, in addition to teaching strings in Georgia public schools, she has played in many different musical settings: string trios and quartets, symphony orchestras, celtic, rock-grass, folk, and Southern Tradion (country), In 2026, I am at home, playing fiddle with Roots on Fire, a gospel Americana band based in Ringgold, GA.