I didn’t set out to become a musical theatre songwriter.  In fact, I went to school for international development, then spent a decade as an upper elementary school teacher in Washington, DC.  I loved those jobs, but I discovered along the way that I find the deepest sense of joy and fulfillment when I’m at the piano putting a new song together.  I’ve realized that I want to write songs for the rest of my life and write great songs for theatre and other contexts that use music to tell stories, illuminate truths, and enrich people’s lives.