Feild Experiences

My field experiences have allowed me to work closely with children and adolescents in a variety of music and movement–based educational settings. I currently choreograph for show choirs at Belzer Middle School, Franklin Central Junior High, Beech Grove High School, and Lawrence Central High School, where I work with students of varying ages and experience levels to connect music, movement, and storytelling. In these settings, I regularly lead rehearsals, adapt choreography to meet students where they are, and help foster confidence, collaboration, and expressive performance.

During the fall semester of my first year at Butler University, I visited IPS School 55 with my ME 101 class, where I facilitated student collaboration on a fall-themed song and dance. In this experience, I guided students through forming a melody, creating movement to support the music, and practicing how to be respectful and engaged audience members while watching their peers perform. In the first semester of my sophomore year, I visited both Pike High School and Lawrence Central High School through my ME 232 class. At Pike, I observed a men’s chorus rehearsal, gaining insight into rehearsal pacing, vocal instruction, and ensemble communication at the high school level. At Lawrence Central, I observed both the Mixed Show Choir and the Univoiced Show Choir, and during my second visit, I collaborated with classmates to facilitate a sectional for the Part 3 singers, helping students learn the verse and chorus of their competition closer.

Prior to working in schools, I ran before- and after-school programs for MSDLT, where I supervised students, organized structured activities, and built strong relationships with children across age groups. Together, these experiences have shaped my teaching approach by reinforcing the importance of adaptability, clear communication, and creating supportive environments where students feel encouraged to take creative risks and express themselves through music.