Eager to bring lifelong learning skills using a unique combination of education experience coupled with more than ten years of business background in an administrative capacity.

·          Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge.

·          Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Implement technological approaches to subject material.

·          2012 recipient of Perkins block grant to address Rich Media and Technology Integration in Academic Support. This state grant provided the opportunity to develop a new online course which utilizes rich media.

·          Assist K-12 teachers create classroom websites and train staff on all technology aspects including software and hardware; online data gathering and reporting.

·          Designed five online professional development courses: Productivity Tools in the Classroom, 21^st Century Skills for Teachers, Google Apps for Education, Web 2.0 Resources for Teachers, iLife in the Classroom for area K-12 teachers.

·          Experience using Moodle, Blackboard and Angel CMS to create an interactive online learning environment.

·          Google Apps for Education Qualified, 2011

·          Completed Apple Academy 2010 – technology integration.

·          Planned and implemented training for entire Ferndale School District staff to migrate to Google Apps for Education.

·          Planned and implemented hardware and software training for K-12 Ferndale School District staff.

·          Successfully completed Washington Online Learning (WAOL) training for “Teaching Online: Planning for Success” and “Faculty Training in ANGEL.” (Beginning and Intermediate levels)

·          Coordinated the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation  (WRISA) process for EAGLE by compiling all necessary information, including all curriculum, and working with co-directors and WRISA director to complete application and receive approval.

·          Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).

·          Completed A+ Certification training.

·          Member of the River Bluff Middle School Staff Development Committee and Technology Committee.

·          Washington School District (AZ) Professional Development Council:  Developed Team Training to assist schools and departments in the development and implementation of professional development plans.

M.Ed. from Lesley University

BA in Middle School Education from University of Northern Colorado

·         Licensed Middle School Teacher

·         Career and Technical Education Certificate

Previous Experience:

Instructional Technology Specialist

Online 6^th and 8^th grade social studies and high school life skills teacher

Adjunct Business Technology Instructor (online and classroom)

6^th – 7^th Grade Computer Teacher

Accreditation Coordinator

Alumni Relations

Business Applications Instructor

6^th - 7^th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Professional Affiliations

National Education Association (NEA)

Washington Education Association (WEA)

National Middle School Association (NMSA)

Edutopia

ISTE

Volunteer Affiliations

Conservation Northwest

Assistance League Bellingham®