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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Eagle Ridge Academy: 6-12 Assistant Principal (2017-2022)
- Math and Science Academy: 6-12 Assistant Director (2015-2017)
- Minnesota Transitions Charter School: MN Virtual Middle and High School, Social Studies Teacher, Administration Intern, Q-Comp PLC Mentor, and Social Studies Department Head grades 6-12 (2011-2015)
- Faithful Shepherd School: Social Studies Teacher (grades 6-8), Social Studies Department Head, Long Term Substitute and Fundraising Chair (2001-2011)
- St. Columba School: Middle School Social Studies Teacher; Junior High Coordinator and Social Studies Department Head (1995-2001)
EDUCATION
- University of Minnesota Principals Academy
- PK-12 Administration Licensure, University of Minnesota
- M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota
- B.A. American History with minor in Geography, University of Minnesota
- High School Diploma, Harding High School
AWARDS | CERTIFICATIONS
- MVHS Graduation Keynote Speaker (2013)
- Selected as VFW Minnesota Teacher of the Year (2007)
- Selected as one of 1,700 educators nationwide as Target's Teacher of the Year (1999)
- Selected by students and staff as St. Columba Teacher of the Year (1999)
SPECIAL SKILLS
If she wasn't in education, she would work at the Magic Kingdom...or Epcot. It's a toss-up.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT PACT
The character traits leading the way! Teaching character with a monthly focus helps with building students' social and emotional skills. It shows the commitment to turning out quality citizens who contribute to society in a positive way. This sets PACT apart.
LIFE OUTSIDE PACT
- She is married to Dan, her high school sweetheart. Dan is equally excited about charter schools and the opportunity for parents to have a say in their children's education.
- She has two college-age boys.
- Loves hockey! She does not play it but loves to watch it.
- Diehard football fan! Loves the Minnesota Gophers and the Green Bay Packers.
- Disney Freak! Enjoy collecting cell production from the older movies – and it is where they take their annual family vacations.
- She commutes a lot, so enjoys Audible books.
FAVORITE QUOTE
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
