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EDUCATION
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Ph.D. in Historical Musicology and Music Theory (ABD)
Dissertation: Rescripting the Metaphysics of Music: Classifying Serial Television Musical Episodes in
Modernist/Postmodernist Aesthetics
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Master of Music in Clarinet Performance (2011)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Master of Arts in Philosophy specializing in Aesthetics (2011)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Robert E. Cook Honors College
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (2006)
Minors: Music, Psychology, English, Women’s Studies
American College of Thessaloniki - Thessaloniki, Greece (Spring 2004) - Study Abroad
King’s College, Wilkes Barre, PA - Young Scholars Program (2001-2002)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Ph.D. in Historical Musicology and Music Theory (ABD)
Dissertation: Rescripting the Metaphysics of Music: Classifying Serial Television Musical Episodes in
Modernist/Postmodernist Aesthetics
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Master of Music in Clarinet Performance (2011)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Master of Arts in Philosophy specializing in Aesthetics (2011)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Robert E. Cook Honors College
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (2006)
Minors: Music, Psychology, English, Women’s Studies
American College of Thessaloniki - Thessaloniki, Greece (Spring 2004) - Study Abroad
King’s College, Wilkes Barre, PA - Young Scholars Program (2001-2002)
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
D'Youville College - Buffalo, NY
Adjunct Instructor (2017-present):
Sociology 189: Human Sexuality LAB
Music: IMA 100: Intro to Music
Music: IMA 209: Musical Theater Stage and Screen
Trocaire College – Buffalo, NY
Adjunct Instructor (2011-2017):
Philosophy: Ethics in Healthcare (2014-2017)
Music: Music Appreciation (2011-2012, 2014)
Philosophy: Business Ethics (2013)
Philosophy: Introduction to Philosophy (2013-2015)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York – Buffalo, NY
Adjunct Instructor (2009-2016):
Music: Music Theory for Non-Majors (2016)
Music: Music and Society: Glee and the TV Musical (2011-2014)
Applied Music: Clarinet Lessons (2013)
Music: Genres of Music: The Broadway Musical (2009)
AmeriCorps Member at Health Sciences Charter School through The Service Collaborative of WNY - Buffalo, NY
Lead Digital Instructor (2015-2016):
Human Sexuality
SAT Prep
Music Appreciation
Villa Maria College – Buffalo, NY
Adjunct Instructor (2012-2014):
Music: World Music (2014)
Music: Fundamentals of Music (2012)
AmeriCorps Member at Thomas Edison High School through EducationWorks - Philadelphia, PA
Math Specialist and Algebra Co-Teacher for 9th grade (2009-2010)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA
Teaching Assistant (2005-2006):
Women’s Studies: Introduction to Women’s Studies (2005-2006)
English: Introduction to Women’s Literature (2005)
OTHER EDUCATIONAL POSITIONS
Trainer and Curriculum Developer - National HIV Classroom Learning Center - May 2021 - Present - National, USA
Professor of Clarinet at Hartwick College Summer Music Festival - Summer 2011-2012 – Oneonta, NY
Music Instructor and Bunk Counselor at Appel Farm Arts and Music Camp – Summer 2007-2010 – Elmer, NJ
Teaching Assistant and Bunk Counselor at Robert E. Cook Honors College Summer Honors Program – Summer 2005 - Indiana, PA
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Philosophy of Music, Subjectivity and Expression in Music
- Ethics and Politics of Sincerity vs Authenticity
- Feminist/Queer Theory. Affect Theory
- Metaphysics of Musical Drama, Music Theatre, Film Music, Television Music
- Contemporary Music Performance (Clarinet) and Pedagogy
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Education, Public Health Education, Youth Rights and Empowerment
SELECT PUBLICATIONS-
“Life’s Like a Movie”: Performativity and Realness with The Muppets.” In Jim Henson and Philosophy, edited by Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy. Roman & Littlefield, July 15, 2015.
“The Television Musical: An Alternate Universe of Storytelling.” In Multiple Worlds of Fringe, edited by Tanya R. Cochran, Sherry Ginn, and Paul Zinder. Lexington, NC: McFarland, July 29, 2014.
“Life’s Like a Movie”: Performativity and Realness with The Muppets.” In Jim Henson and Philosophy, edited by Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy. Roman & Littlefield, July 15, 2015.
“The Television Musical: An Alternate Universe of Storytelling.” In Multiple Worlds of Fringe, edited by Tanya R. Cochran, Sherry Ginn, and Paul Zinder. Lexington, NC: McFarland, July 29, 2014.