Education
Bachelors of Music Education, University of Texas at Austin, 1984
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1998
Experience
I have 20 years of teaching experience as a band director; six of those years have been at Mount Vernon High School.
Professional Memberships
Sigma Alpha Iota Alumni Association
Longhorn Alumni Band
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
Association of Texas Small School Bands
Four States Bandmasters Association
Federation of American Musicians Local 119
Personal Information
I am married to a fellow band director, Mr. Richard Eckstein. We live in Mt. Pleasant with our three daughters; Emily, Anna, and Lauren. I play the flute in area churches and several professional organizations. I am also a member of the Texarkana Jazz Orchestra, in which I play the bari sax. My hobbies include playing music, gardening, and riding my Harley.
To contact Mrs. Eckstein, email her at
teckstein@mtvernonisd.com, or call 903-537-3700 EXT. 266.