When attending Richland Middle School, our theatrical department offered students to be involved in the "Backstage Badgers" which was the theaters technical crew. Throughout my middle and high school years I had the opportunity to work in all theatrical departments until finding my love in lighting. While attending Richland High School, I had the opportunity to work with many touring shows including the Tamburitzans, a dance group based out of Duquesne University. This is truly the moment that I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in the lighting industry.