Kayleen is originally from Joliet, Illinois and moved to North Carolina with her parents as a young girl. She has been involved in music from a young age, both as a singer and pianist. After moving around the country and serving as music director and accompanist in various parishes, Kayleen has returned to North Carolina and lives in Southern Pines with her dog, Sebastian.

At St. Anthony, Kayleen directs our music and everything attached to it! She directs all of our choirs, including our children's and Spanish choirs. She trains all of our cantors, and sings herself as needed. She also conducts any special ensembles we may have for holy days and special Masses, and even writes or arranges music for Christmas and Easter. Kayleen coordinates special liturgies, including holy days, weddings, funerals, and quinceaneras. 

Outside of music, Kayleen loves gardening and growing flowers, oil painting and charcoal sketching. You might also find her on a hike - she really enjoys traveling to national parks to hunt for waterfalls! When she's not out on an adventure, she is content to curl up with her doggie and read novels.