Licensures
Issued by Minnesota Department of Education
File Folder Number 393004
File Folder Number 393004
- Elementary Education, K – 6
- Principal, K – 12
- Community Education Director, Pre-K – Adult
Education
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN. Anticipated Graduation Spring 2023
Director of Community Education License, Minnesota State University Mankato. Mankato, MN. July 2016.
Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Instruction, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. December 2013.
Specialist in Educational Leadership and K-12 Administrative License, Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN. July 2010.
Masters of Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS. August 2006.
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and K-6 Elementary Educational License, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Moorhead, MN. December 2000.
Director of Community Education License, Minnesota State University Mankato. Mankato, MN. July 2016.
Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Instruction, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. December 2013.
Specialist in Educational Leadership and K-12 Administrative License, Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN. July 2010.
Masters of Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS. August 2006.
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and K-6 Elementary Educational License, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Moorhead, MN. December 2000.
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor, Winona State University College of Education, Rochester, MN. August 2021 - Present.
Adjunct Instructor, Winona State University College of Education, Winona, MN. January 2016 - July 2021.
Grade 5 Math and Science Teacher, IJ Holton Intermediate School, Austin, MN. August 2017-June 2018.
Grades K-5 Gifted & Talented Interventionist, Neveln Elementary School and Woodson Kindergarten Center, Austin, MN. August 2011-2014.
Grade 4 Teacher, Southgate Elementary School, Austin, MN. August 2008-August 2011.
Grades 3 and 4 Teacher, Trojan Elementary School, Osawatomie, KS. August 2004-June 2008.
Grade 2 Teacher, Park Christian School-South Campus, Fargo, ND. August 2001-June 2004.
K-12 Substitute Teacher, various school district, January 2001-June 2001.
Adjunct Instructor, Winona State University College of Education, Winona, MN. January 2016 - July 2021.
Grade 5 Math and Science Teacher, IJ Holton Intermediate School, Austin, MN. August 2017-June 2018.
Grades K-5 Gifted & Talented Interventionist, Neveln Elementary School and Woodson Kindergarten Center, Austin, MN. August 2011-2014.
Grade 4 Teacher, Southgate Elementary School, Austin, MN. August 2008-August 2011.
Grades 3 and 4 Teacher, Trojan Elementary School, Osawatomie, KS. August 2004-June 2008.
Grade 2 Teacher, Park Christian School-South Campus, Fargo, ND. August 2001-June 2004.
K-12 Substitute Teacher, various school district, January 2001-June 2001.
Higher Education Course Taught
Winona State University
College of Education
Rochester Campus
Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Level:
RED 301 Development Theories
RED 302 Diverse Learners & Human Relations
RED 310 STEM in Elementary Classrooms
RED 311 Ethnographers of Language
RED 312 Global Studies
RED 401 Kidwatching: Observational Research
RED 410 STEM Clinical Practice
RED 411 Ethnographer Clinical Practice
RED 412 Global Studies Clinical Practice
Adjunct Professor
Courses taught: Graduate Level:
REDG 600 Improvement of Instruction and Curriculum Planning
Co-Director of WSU STEM Camp
Undergraduate Level:
RED 302 Diverse Learners & Human Relations
RED 311 Ethnographers of Language in Elementary Classrooms
RED 411 Ethnographers Clinical Practice
College of Education
Rochester Campus
Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Level:
RED 301 Development Theories
RED 302 Diverse Learners & Human Relations
RED 310 STEM in Elementary Classrooms
RED 311 Ethnographers of Language
RED 312 Global Studies
RED 401 Kidwatching: Observational Research
RED 410 STEM Clinical Practice
RED 411 Ethnographer Clinical Practice
RED 412 Global Studies Clinical Practice
Adjunct Professor
Courses taught: Graduate Level:
REDG 600 Improvement of Instruction and Curriculum Planning
Co-Director of WSU STEM Camp
Undergraduate Level:
RED 302 Diverse Learners & Human Relations
RED 311 Ethnographers of Language in Elementary Classrooms
RED 411 Ethnographers Clinical Practice
RED 301, 302, 303, and 304 The Development: Culture(s) & Student Learning block; a 4-course sequence where teacher candidates explore theories, individuals, communities, and themselves.
RED 310, 311, and 312 The Methods Learning block; a 3-course sequence where teacher candidates examine instructional methods in language arts, global studies, and science, engineering, and technology.
RED 401, 402, 403, and 404 The Data-Wise: Assessment & Student Learning block; a 4-course sequence where teacher candidates examine the use of data to measure, understand, and improve student learning.
RED 410, 411, 412, and 413 The Clinical Practice: Collaboration, Instruction, and Student Learning block; a 4-course sequence through which teacher candidates address what it means to be a Professional Educator.
RED 310, 311, and 312 The Methods Learning block; a 3-course sequence where teacher candidates examine instructional methods in language arts, global studies, and science, engineering, and technology.
RED 401, 402, 403, and 404 The Data-Wise: Assessment & Student Learning block; a 4-course sequence where teacher candidates examine the use of data to measure, understand, and improve student learning.
RED 410, 411, 412, and 413 The Clinical Practice: Collaboration, Instruction, and Student Learning block; a 4-course sequence through which teacher candidates address what it means to be a Professional Educator.
Winona State University Service
STEM Forward
Advisor of Educational Minnesota Student Program [EMSP]
- Executive Board
- Professional Development Board
- Advisory Board
Advisor of Educational Minnesota Student Program [EMSP]
Educational Leadership
Elementary Principal, Neveln Elementary School, Austin, MN. July 2018-July 2021.
Secondary School Principal [Grades 7-12], Circle of Life Academy, White Earth, MN. August 2016-June 2017.
District Coordinator of Gifted & Talented Services, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. August 2011-August 2016.
Inter-district Coordinator of Project E3, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. August 2014-August 2016.
Instructional Coach, Woodson Kindergarten Center, Austin, MN. August 2015-August 2016.
Coordinator of Robotics Programming, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. August 2011-June 2016.
Administrator for K-Start-Grade 3 Summer School, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. February 2011-August 2013.
Secondary School Principal [Grades 7-12], Circle of Life Academy, White Earth, MN. August 2016-June 2017.
District Coordinator of Gifted & Talented Services, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. August 2011-August 2016.
Inter-district Coordinator of Project E3, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. August 2014-August 2016.
Instructional Coach, Woodson Kindergarten Center, Austin, MN. August 2015-August 2016.
Coordinator of Robotics Programming, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. August 2011-June 2016.
Administrator for K-Start-Grade 3 Summer School, Austin Public Schools, Austin, MN. February 2011-August 2013.
Community Leadership
Board Member, City of Austin’s Pillar of the City Board. January 2020 – Present.
Volunteer, Cornerstone Church, Austin, MN. September 2009-Present.
Volunteer, Austin Area VEX Robotics Competition. January 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Volunteer, Math Masters of Minnesota Regional Competition, March 2011 - Present.
Board Member, Chamber of Commerce’s Connecting Young Professionals, Austin, MN. August 2019 – June 2021
President, President-Elect, Editor of Publications, and Board Member, Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented. 2013-2020.
Committee Member, Austin Aspires, Austin, MN. November 2015 – August 2016; August 2018 – June 2020.
Board Member, Math Masters of Minnesota. January 2014 – December 2018
Mentor, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, Rochester, MN. November 2014-August 2016.
Alum, LEADERSHIP Austin, Austin, MN. August 2013-May 2014.
Host Parent, Foreign Exchange Student Program, Austin, MN. January 2012-July 2015; 2018.
Volunteer, Cornerstone Church, Austin, MN. September 2009-Present.
Volunteer, Austin Area VEX Robotics Competition. January 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Volunteer, Math Masters of Minnesota Regional Competition, March 2011 - Present.
Board Member, Chamber of Commerce’s Connecting Young Professionals, Austin, MN. August 2019 – June 2021
President, President-Elect, Editor of Publications, and Board Member, Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented. 2013-2020.
Committee Member, Austin Aspires, Austin, MN. November 2015 – August 2016; August 2018 – June 2020.
Board Member, Math Masters of Minnesota. January 2014 – December 2018
Mentor, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, Rochester, MN. November 2014-August 2016.
Alum, LEADERSHIP Austin, Austin, MN. August 2013-May 2014.
Host Parent, Foreign Exchange Student Program, Austin, MN. January 2012-July 2015; 2018.