Education

Masters in Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling from San Francisco State University, 1998

Bachelors in Spanish and Education from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis.

Endorsements

School Counselor

Biography

My career has taken me through teaching, travel, counseling, and coaching, giving me the opportunity to work with students in a variety of settings and to experience many different parts of the world.

I began my career teaching middle school Spanish for 1½ years. I then spent another 1½ years in Indianapolis teaching high school Spanish and middle school computers. In March 1995, I joined United Airlines as a flight attendant, motivated by a desire to travel and see the world. I spent 10 years as a flight attendant, an experience that allowed me to meet people from diverse backgrounds and gain a broader perspective on different cultures and communities.

After completing my master's degree in School Counseling from San Francisco State University, I returned to education as a school counselor. I was hired by Jefferson High School, just outside San Francisco, where I worked for five years. During my time there, I served as Counseling Department Chair, coached varsity softball and volleyball, and was a class advisor. These roles allowed me to support students both academically and personally while also becoming deeply involved in their extracurricular lives.

In 2007, I moved to Denver to be closer to family. I worked at Heritage High School for two years before joining Englewood High School in August 2010. I have continued to value the opportunity to work with students, families, and colleagues and to contribute to a supportive school community.

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and spending time outdoors. My hobbies include playing golf and tennis, gardening, and cooking. I especially enjoy the balance these activities bring to my life and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

Education

Master's in Counseling with School Counseling Emphasis- Adams State University, 2023

Master's of Art in Education, Curriculum and Instruction - University of Phoenix, 2011

Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management - Johnson & Wales University, 2001

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts - Johnson & Wales University, 1999

Endorsements

Special Service Provider, Colorado Department of Education

Career and Technical Education Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Biography

I am a fourth-generation Colorado native.  I grew up in Evergreen, Colorado, and graduated from Evergreen High School and Warren Tech.  My initial career passion was culinary arts and the hospitality industry.  I went to Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.  I returned to Colorado after graduating and worked in Admissions for Johnson & Wales helping high school students understand the college application and scholarship process.  Through that experience, I discovered my love for working with high school students and I became a teacher in the Culinary Arts Program at Warren Tech.  I came to Englewood in 2013 and had the pleasure of starting the culinary arts program.  After teaching culinary arts for 15 years, I started my degree in counseling.  I have loved transitioning into this new role.  

I am married with two great kids, a daughter in 9th grade and a son in 7th.  They keep us busy with football, flag football, and basketball.  We enjoy camping, fishing, and biking in our beautiful state!

Education

B.S. in Education from Indiana University,  Bloomington, IN- 1998

M.A. in Dual Language Special Education from University of Colorado, Boulder, CO- 2003

Educational Leadership from University of Colorado, Denver, CO- 2011

Ed.S. in School Psychology from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO- 2026

Endorsements

Culturally Linguistically Diverse (K-12)

Elementary Education (K-6)

Special Education (ages 3-21)

Principal (K-12)

Biography

I am an Indiana Hoosier at heart, but have now lived more years in Colorado than Indiana (26 to 24), so now I bleed Orange and Blue. I am a mother of four boys. They all attend different Colorado colleges. I am very proud of them! I have two herding dogs but no sheep, so they heard all the humans in the house. I have many diverse hobbies and interests and since I just graduated in May this year, I have time to indulge in my hobbies and interests again! Yay! Reading for fun again!

This is my 25th year in the education field. I have been a teacher, special educator, dual language instructional coach, and an administrator at all school levels, before returning to graduate school to become a school psychologist. I am passionate about my new role and how my unique educational perspective will support the work.

Estoy tan emocionada en ser una psicología escolar bilingüe para derribar barreras lingüísticas y culturales en el sistema educativo.