Susan brings music history to life with a storyteller’s touch and a scholar’s insight. As a musical biographer, she uncovers the personal journeys, cultural forces, and creative sparks that shaped the lives and works of iconic performers and songwriters.

With a background that bridges literature, education, and the performing arts, Susan blends meticulous research with a gift for narrative, making the past vivid and accessible for modern audiences. Her programs celebrate the artists behind the music – revealing not just what they created but why those creations still resonate today.

Audiences turn to Susan for:

• Engaging storytelling that connects music to everyday life;
• Fresh perspectives on familiar legends and innovators;
• Accessible scholarship that makes history entertaining and relevant.

*Degrees from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University

* Author of three books (two on public speaking) as well as many articles in professional journals

* Maine South and Highland Park High Schools, taught English, speech, drama and television

*Highland Park High School English Department Chair

*Township High School District 113 Assistant Superintendent