EDUCATION

Northwestern College
Masters: Education Administration 

Drake University
Masters: Science of Teaching and Educational Leadership

Grand View University
Bachelor: Elementary Special Education

EXPERIENCE

Des Moines Public Schools
Meredith Middle School August 2012 - June 2023
Associate Principal of Instruction
MTSS Coordinator
Instructional Coach
6th-8th Behavioral Disability Teacher
Building leadership team, PLC lead, professional development facilitator, mentor to new teachers

Grand View University
School of Education June 2008 - July 2012
Associate Professor of Education
Advisor of Education Club

ADM School District
District Special Education Strategist July 2006 - June 2008
Professional development facilitator

Waukee School District
Waukee Middle School August 2004 - June 2006
7th special education teacher
Building leadership team, PLC lead

Ankeny School District
Northeast Elementary August 2001 - June 2004
Elementary Behavior Disability Teacher

Westwood Elementary December 1999 - June 2001
Elementary Behavior Disability Teacher