DAPHNE, Ala. — Ruth Skaggs of Daphne has received renewal as a nationally certified teacher of music from Music Teachers National Association.

She is certified as a piano teacher.

Skaggs has a Bachelor of Music from Drake University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from West Georgia College, now University of West Georgia.

Prior to completion of her undergraduate degree Skaggs for three years studied and taught under the mentorship of Dorothy Tonsmeire, DMA, of Mobile.

Skaggs is a member of the Baldwin County Music Teachers Association and the Mobile Music Teachers Association.