Bachelor’s Degree – Magna Cum Laude (honors) – St. Olaf College, Northfield MN.
Master’s Degree – High Distinction (honors) – Indiana University, Bloomington IN.
Doctorate Degree ABD (all but dissertation) – Louisiana State University, B Rouge LA.
Academic Scholarships: Elite Four-Year National Lutheran Brotherhood (now Ameriprise Financial) Scholarship to attend St. Olaf College.
Additional Performance Scholarships: Christiansen, Skat-Vedt Glas, Rotary International.
Associate Instructorships: Two (2) concurrent teaching positions at Indiana University