10th-11th-12th grade Special Education, Resource, Communications Arts Teacher                           

Years of teaching experience:
22 years of experience

Area of expertise
Civics and Government, Communication Arts, Economics, Education of Exceptional Core Knowledge, Elementary, Geography, History, Mathematics and Science

Educational background
2010 Educational Specialist in Administration, William Woods University
2002 Masters of Arts in Special Education, University of Missouri at Kansas City
1992 Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications, University of Missouri at Kansas City
1989 Associates of Science in Business Administration, Cisco Jr. College

Awards
2015 100 Most Influential Kansas Citians

Why I Chose Education as My Career of Choice
I can provide a diverse and rich educational climate and prepare every student to succeed academically, socially and personally. I believe a quality education is the key to a person’s success, both professionally and personally.

Personal Interests
I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. a Educators Sorority. In my spare time, I enjoy watching TV, going to the movies, sewing and scrapbooking!