"Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life."

. Elementary Music Teacher Eugene Field, Carmen, Lincoln, Washington, and McKinley from 1976-1982

. Taught music 40 Years in the Crookston Public Schools from 1976-1982 & 1986-2019

. Elementary Music Teacher and Computer Teacher at Highland and Junior High from 1986-to 2001

. Jr. High, Sr. High, and Pop Choir Director from 2001-2019 and WES Music Teacher from 2010-2019

. Directed the CHS Concert Choir at Disney World in 2002, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, & 2019

. Outstanding Community Supporter of Arts and Academics Award 2014

. Students that auditioned and were selected for Minnesota All-State Choir: Josh Ogaard, Alex Kiel, Noah Fagerlund, Kailey Mykleseth, and Zach Sanders and Academics Award 2014

. OPSY Award, Outstanding Service to Pirate Youth 2016

. CHS Choral Director for 18 years with numerous students receiving excellent and superior ratings and "Best at Site" at Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contests