Early Life:

I was born in Denver, Colorado, but grew-up near Irwin, Iowa. I attended Irwin-Kirkman Community Schools in Southwest Iowa.

Education:

Reading Endorsement

• Viterbo University 2007

Master of Arts in Education

• Viterbo University 2001

K-6 Teaching Endorsement

• Upper Iowa University, 1993

Bachelors of Science

• Iowa State University 1992, Double Degree

  • Teaching PreKindergarten/Kindergarten Children

  • Child, Parent, & Community Services

Professional and Career:

Elementary Classroom Professional Educator

· Independence Community School District (1996 - Present)

o Second Grade Teacher (13 years)

o First Grade Teacher (9 years)

o Kindergarten Teacher (3 years)

o Junior Kindergarten Teacher (1 year)

• Early Childhood Special Education Extended Year (3 summers)