She received a B.S. degree in Violin Performance and Business at Indiana University, South Bend, and a Master of Music in Violin Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Her previous orchestra positions were with the South Bend Symphony, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and numerous summer festivals. Ms. Westover also taught at Goshen College for eight years. She has worked as a tax preparer and in the Education and Finance departments of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. She is currently a private violin teacher. Her interests and hobbies include reading and playing chamber music.