Written in 2009:

I have recently moved to Laramie WY after having  grown up in DC.  The University of Wyoming in Laramie was my college of first choice, because I love the city, surrounding mountains, cool clear air, and eclectic mix of community artists, talented teachers, and Wild West atmosphere. Its architectural engineering program provides a solid ABET-certified civil engineering education blended with structural design and green building coursework that I hope to use in practice. Laramie, with its its growing job base, is an exciting place to live.

Laramie is much different from Dupont Circle in Washington DC where I grew up. (I also spent my senior year of High School on the Eastern Shore of Maryland).  I grew to embrace  DC's quirks. I know the Washington Metro like the palm of my hand and know  my way around the town blindfolded. In Washington DC, I was able to study violin with teachers David Strom, Martha Shackford, and Ronda Cole, who remain lifelong friends. I also formed my music performance business in Washington DC and later incorporated in the state of Maryland. (See Capital Players at www.capitalplayers.com  )

I've changed schools nearly as often as I've changed my hair. After skipping kindergarten, I was whisked away to DC, where I commuted to school in McLean VA, at a small academy. I eventually moved to the Owl School, then quickly onto the British School of Washington. The English curriculum brought me back into my age group, and saturated me in British history and culture. Starting my sophomore year, I attended St. John's College High School in Washington DC, and completed my high school education in North Caroline HS in Ridgely MD. To all my teachers, I am most grateful for the time and attention they spent on me. I am also deeply appreciative for the opportunities given to me by the University of Wyoming, the University of Wyoming Symphony Association, and Northrop Grumman, for the scholarship opportunities they have provided.

Upon graduation I hope to work at an architectural firm and undertake new engineering challenges. Once I gain significant work experience and a record of successful projects, I hope to start my own business.

• Architectural Engineering Student, Univ. WY Class of 2012

• I love math and want to create energy efficient buildings

• Violinist for Hire with 15 years of training.

Available for weddings and other special events (see my music site)