Dr. Morris holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory, where she studied under renowned pianist John O’Conor. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Evangel University and two master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from Texas Christian University. She completed a graduate certificate in Performing Arts Health and Fitness at Shenandoah University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
An accomplished pianist, Dr. Morris has performed nationally and frequently integrates her interdisciplinary expertise into her teaching and research. Her work and publications explore the impact of fitness training on musicians’ health and performance, which she has presented at numerous international conferences.
Outside of her academic and musical pursuits, Dr. Morris is a nationally competitive weightlifter and has placed in the top three at the USA Weightlifting nationals on multiple occasions.
Professional Memberships and Community Involvement
Music Teachers National Association
Performing Arts Medicine Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Pi Kappa Lambda