At a Glance

  • Michigan Teaching Professional Certificate (M.S Reading & Literacy; Social Studies 6-8, Elementary K-8) 
  • Certified National Writing Project Consultant; invited scorer for writing assessments (portfolio here) 
  • Semifinalist Michigan Teacher of the Year (’15/’16); 
  • Invited Fellow--America Achieves Michigan Educator Voice Fellowship
  • Technology pioneer and pilgrim (eager to explore, try, integrate technology when it augments learning experiences for students), invited technology facilitator, presenter for 1:1 device integration; 
  • created http://click2teach.weebly.com/ website for teacher technology resources     
  • Purposeful integration of Habits of Mind and Growth Mindset in classroom
  • Actively integrates Genius Hour, the arts, gamification, and differentiates instruction in the classroom using Visible Thinking Strategies
  • First career: Fundraiser, communications and public relations professional for non-profit organizations including the Capital Area United Way, American Red Cross, Michigan Dental Foundation and Impression 5  

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (’14) Red Cedar Writing Project—National Writing Project: Certified Teacher Consultant, National Writing Project 


Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota M.S. Education: Reading & Literacy (’09) 


Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan Post-B.A., Social Studies & Elementary Education K-8 (’06) 


Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan M.A. Public Relations (’86); B.A. Telecommunications/Honors College (‘85)