Educational History:

Valley Center High School – 2003

Ozark Christian College – 2008

Missouri Southern State University – 2008

Fort Hays State University – 2018

Degrees and Certifications:

Associates in Bible and Education – 2008

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education (Language Arts) – 2008

ESOL Endorsement – 2015

Masters of Science in Special Education (Gifted) – 2018

Professional Development:

I attend as much professional development as possible. This is just a small sampling:

Capturing Kids’ Hearts Training – 2015

Kansas Association for the Gifted and Talented Confrerence – 2015

EdCamp – 2016 & 2017

Share Fair – 2017

Region 2 KGTC Spring Conference – 2017

Educational History:

Valley Center High School – 2003

Ozark Christian College – 2008

Missouri Southern State University – 2008

Fort Hays State University – 2018

Degrees and Certifications:

Associates in Bible and Education – 2008

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education (Language Arts) – 2008

ESOL Endorsement – 2015

Masters of Science in Special Education (Gifted) – 2018

Professional Development:

I attend as much professional development as possible. This is just a small sampling:

Capturing Kids’ Hearts Training – 2015

Kansas Association for the Gifted and Talented Confrerence – 2015

EdCamp – 2016 & 2017

Share Fair – 2017

Region 2 KGTC Spring Conference – 2017

Current Position:

I an currently the Gifted Facilitator for Andover Central Middle School and Andover Central High School. This 2017-2018 school year will be my first teaching full time in Andover. 

Previous Position:

My first full time teaching job was with Haysville Public Schools. I taught K-8 gifted. Before that I was a substitute teacher for over 6 years in Wichita, Valley Center, and Andover. During that time I completed 4 long term assignments in 3^rd-5^th grades including a mixed 3^rd / 4^th grade class. 

Personal Information:

I love discovering local restraunts and shops. I also enjoy cooking, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.