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

I taught middle school Spanish for 11/2 years and then high school Spanish and middle school computers for 1 1/2 year in Indianapolis. I was then hired by United Airlines in March of 1995 and I became a flight attendant so I could travel and see the world.  I was a flight attendant for 10 years.  After I finished my master’s degree in school counseling from San Francisco State University I was hired by Jefferson High School which is just outside of San Francisco I worked there for 5 years, during that time I was the Counseling Department Chair, Varsity Softball & Volleyball coach and class advisor.  In 2007 I moved to Denver to be closer to family.  I worked at Heritage High School for 2 years and then came to Englewood High School in August of 2010.

My hobbies are playing golf and tennis as well as gardening and cooking.

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

I earned my Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology from the University of Denver.

Endorsements

School Psychologist, Colorado Department of Education

Biography

This is my fourth year as a school psychologist. I grew up in Iowa and have lived in many different places, the most recent being Alaska, before moving to Colorado.

I am passionate about education and have had the opportunity to experience schools in many roles, from custodian to after-school mentor to substitute teacher. My favorite part of being a school psychologist is supporting students as they discover their passions, grow in confidence, and ask thoughtful questions that challenge us to see the world in new ways. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, skiing, reading, knitting, and running.