Sharon received her undergraduate degree in Music Education from West Virginia University and her masters degree in Educational Administration from Westminster College.  After beginning her music teaching career with 3 years in the Willoughby-Eastlake School District  in OH, she continued with 1 year with the Pittsburgh Diocese, and has taught 23 years at St. Luke Lutheran School in Cabot, PA.  Outside of school, Sharon is a flautist and piccolo player with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra and is a substitute flautist with the Bulter Symphony.  She also owns and operates an equestrian Bed and Breakfast in Marienville, PA.  Sharon resides in Butler, PA with her husband,  Dr. Timothy Perschke.