Dot is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in music. At Valpo, she sang in the University and Chamber Choirs under the direction of Dr. Larry Fleming with whom she performed on a European tour participating in the International Church Music Festival.
She retired after 27 years as a school social worker from the Parkway School District (St. Louis, MO) and currently serves as the Director of Communications for the New York State School Social Workers ’Association. Since recently moving to Austin, she sings with the Sun City Singers and continues as a guest singer with the Chancel Choir at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Louis, and also performs with The Bel Canto Chorus of St. Louis. Outside of singing Dot loves to travel, spend time with family and dance. She considers it a very distinct honor to perform again on her 8th tour with Cornerstone and be able to participate in its ministry to “Love one another”.
Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO