Education
- Drake University- Master’s Degree in Culturally Responsive Leadership and Instruction
- Wartburg College- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood
Teaching Experience:
- River Woods Elementary- 14 Years
- Moulton Elementary- 12 Years
Family/Hobbies
- I am married to a great wife. We have two sons, one that attends Des Moines East and one that is serving in the US Navy. We have a cat, and two very large Greyhounds. I enjoy watching sporting events, taking road trips, bicycling, and watching movies. I am an avid Star Wars, Marvel Superheroes, and Snoopy fan. Go Cubs and Iowa Wolves!
Education
- University of Northern Iowa- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and K-8 Literacy endorsement
Teaching Experience
- Academic Interventionist- 1 year
- 3rd Grade- 1 year
Education
- University of Northern Iowa – Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement
Teaching Experience
- River Woods Elementary – 7 years
- Urbandale and Johnston Elementaries – 16 years
Family and Hobbies
- My husband and I have three daughters, a son, a dog and two cats. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to my children’s events, being outside, playing games, watching movies, and reading.