I am the founder and director of The Chapel Hill Musicale, a gathering of music makers and music lovers who meet regularly to share music with each other. From 1995 to 2005, I was the Assistant Manager for FLUTE, an Internet discussion group of 2,500 flutists from 45 countries.

I began flute studies at age 11. I performed in Carnegie Hall and other well-known venues with the New York All-City Orchestras and Bands, and with the Augusta (Georgia) Symphony Orchestra from 1975 to 78. I hold a Master's Degree in Special Education, and I am a Nationally Certified Grief Counselor. I had successful careers in teaching blind and visually impaired children, and in bereavement counseling. I served as Director of Bereavement Services for a hospice prior to turning all my professional attention to the flute and music. I continued my flute studies as a private student of Dr. Brooks de Wetter-Smith at the University of North Carolina from 1990 to 2002.

I live with my devoted husband Fred. My interests in addition to music include reading, travel, floral design, writing, aerobics, musical theatre, and spending time with my friends and my two preschool Godchildren.