1. •  Kathleen began leading worship as young as nine years of age in New England’s Portland, Maine.
   

2. •  The church would be a place she would share her solo work, in piano, horn and voice.
   

3. •   Began her music studies at age 4:  piano, classical, jazz with brass & reed instruments & composition.
   

•  Kathleen loved the orchestra - playing (french) horn gave her an intimate connection to it.

•  In her teens, she studied with wonderful (some renowned) professional players.  

•  Invited (sometimes hired) to join with professional groups in Maine & Massachusetts.

1. • Debuted "Fantasy," her classical piano composition at her high school’s yearly concert.
   

2. • As a senior, she won principal chair for Maine’s All-State orchestra.
   

1. • Kathleen was awarded a music scholarship to the UNI School of Music. 
   

2. •    She played first chair in orchestra, active in various bands and ensembles.
   

•Awarded the performance track in music school, her interest in composing &  recording grew.  

•   Kathleen went on to study broadcast communications with emphasis in journalism.

•   Chosen to work in the area's #1 newsroom,  KWLO | KFMW, covering political & world events.

1. •  Worked at KUNI public radio as classical music announcer.  (In these environments Kathleen found the joy of team-work, with individual contributions combined made a difference.)
   

*   The combination of music with thought and its impact on the heart drew Kathleen. 

•Produced her first documentary “Clinical Depression:  There is a Way Out.”  Kathleen was told her research made a valuable contribution to the university’s counseling department.

1. •  Produced a Video Project as a fund-raiser for the local Boys and Girls Club of America.
   

•   Employed by various stations researching, writing and broadcasting news and public radio announcing.

•   Interviewed politicians such as Governor Terry Branstad, Senators  Chuck Grassley & Tom Harkin

•   Covered events when such notables as Vice-President Dan Quayle or Mike Farrell came to the area.

•   Wrote and produced over-the-air commercials and later became a successful account executive.

•   Continued studying music privately with university professors in the Midwest.

•   Kathleen pursued God and her desire to put Him first, to utilize her skills & gifts to serve others.

1. •  In 1992 Kathleen recorded her compositions comprised of new hymns and piano solos.
   

1. •  Kathleen set aside her career, gave her time with homeless men and women in St. Paul, MN. 
   

2. •  In 1994 Kathleen was licensed into ministry and the next year, ordained.
   

•   Recruited volunteers & founded the mission “Agape Extension, Inc." 501c3 ("extending God’s unconditional love")

•Agape Extension served in St Paul, MN, Cincinnati, OH and Philadelphia, PA. 

•Thousands of men, women and children suffering from illness, disease, addiction & homelessness were touched by God’s love through compassionate care friendship, prayer and support.

•Impacted by the broken, Kathleen wrote many songs fostering God’s healing love through Jesus.

•Putting her journalism to use, Kathleen penned quarterly newsletters testifying of God’s love & persons' choice to walk a path of wholeness.

1. •  Authored two devotional books to help those in need of God's healing and grace.  
   

•Spearheaded conferences collaborating with leaders with her music.

1. •  Kathleen feeling a call to serve other nations, move to Israel, where she lived for four years
   

2. •  Spent her time with Israeli’s, getting to know their hearts and sharing God’s love.
   

•   Researched & arranged music for the projects “The Journey & the Dream,” and “The Journey Home.” 

•   Travelled by ship to Ukraine: along with a team, provided music & assisted Jewish people to come to their home, Israel.

•   Kathleen played horn in several venues including a day with the Jerusalem Symphony. 

1. •  Guest worship leader for international gatherings 
   

2. •  Began the cross-over record label "Two by Two Music."
   

•   Returned to the United States, composed a lot of music including “Fly Free."

1. • To follow God's leading, Kathleen left pastoral care ministry to be more fully devoted to her testimony through music composition & story 
   

2. •Doors opened for her to record in Nashville, releasing the album “Fly Free”  in 2008.
   

•   In quick order, Kathleen has radio airplay, making some top charts. 

1. •  The Radio Single Fly Free:
   

       #11 with Christian Radio Weekly Top 100 Songs 2008 (CHR)

        #20 with Christian Radio Weekly Top 100 Songs of 2008 (AC)

1. •   Won awards with ASCAP for her continued written works and new music performances.
   

2. •   Concerts, guest events, music tours and of course, more composing & writing...
   

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