Mattie is a Music Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities to enhance lives through the arts.​​ She has been an Expressive Arts Director for over 20 years & a Special Education Teacher for music & performing arts. Mattie is also a professional musician as a vocalist, pianist, & guitarist. She performs in a local band that raises funds for causes she is passionate about. She has been featured in local magazines, and news media & has developed partnerships with foundations and non-profit organizations to provide music & arts programs for underserved populations. Mattie is mom of two boys with her husband in the Tampa Bay Area. Mattie offers Music Therapy, Expressive Arts, & Adaptive Lessons for all ages and abilities. ​She also provides workshops, trainings, and professional consulting services for creating arts and music programs in Special Education, Early Childhood Centers, Adult Day Centers, & Senior Services.