Teacher Bio
Experience
- Laveen Elementary School District
- Estrella Foothills Global Academy – 2021-Present
- Middle School Lang & Lit/Individuals & Societies/Global Business teacher
- IB Coordinator
- CIA Committee Lead
- Middle School Math teacher (2021-2023)
- VB Coach (2021-2023)
- TAT Coordinator (2021-2023)
- Desert Meadows 5th grade – 2017 to 2021
- Estrella Foothills Global Academy – 2021-Present
- Cartwright Elementary School District
- Estrella Middle School 6th grade ELA – 2015-2017
- C.W.Harris Elementary School 8th grade ELA – 2014-2015
- Palmyra-Eagle Area School District, Eagle, Wisconsin
- Eagle Elementary 2nd and 6th grades – 2002-2014
- Coach for middle school basketball, track, and volleyball
- Bruce Area School District, Bruce, Wisconsin
- Bruce Elementary 1st-5th grades as a SAGE overflow and Title 1 teacher – 1998-2002
- Learn and Earn Coordinator (credit recovery and work program for MS/HS students) – 1998-2002
- Head coach for high school volleyball and assistant coach softball
- Cochrane-Fountain City School District, Fountain City, Wisconsin
- MS/HS paraprofessional (teacher’s aide) for Special Education – 1997-1998
- Assistant Coach for high school softball and volleyball
Education
- Bachelors in Elementary Education from Winona State University, May 1995
- Masters in Differentiation and Alternative Education, December 2009
- Instructional Design Certification, April 2015
Hobbies and Interests
- Love exploring new places – I have been to 49 of the 50 states, Canada, and Mexico so far.
- Enjoy time hiking, biking, and enjoying the great outdoors (in cooler temps).
- Huge sports fan – I love to play them and watch them. Yes, I am still loyal to Wisconsin sports teams.
- I love to read! Typically I read biographies and mysteries. My favorite author is John Grisham.