Cheryl is Past President of the Barrie Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association. She was instrumental in implementing the Scholarship Evaluation Weekend and Awards Recital and continues to organize this event each year. Workshops have been presented on topics such as technique, teaching beginners, and motivating students. Cheryl was the 2009 recipient of the ORMTA Special Teacher Award. Her goal of instilling a love of music in her students helps them focus and be capable to achieve higher goals in life.