Years of teaching experience:

25 plus years of teaching experience

Educational background

Masters of Science degree in Educational Administration, Drake University

Plus an additional 55 hours of Graduate work

Bachelor of Arts degree with Education and Journalism (Double Major), Drake University

Awards

Received “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” award, Three times

Received “Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Award of Excellence” Award

Selected by the Kansas City Chiefs as a “Chiefs Kingdom Champion” for teaching and coaching success to “Throw the First Pass” before the Chiefs and New York Jets football game at Arrowhead Stadium, 2016

Received State of Iowa High School Football "Conference Coach of the Year Award” Two times

 Why I Chose Education as My Career of Choice

Throughout my career in education, I have enjoyed the opportunity to strive to make a positive impact with all the students and athletes that I have worked with in my career.  It has always been my goal to provide all students with knowledge, strategies, goal setting techniques, and inspiration that they can apply to their lives to help them reach their maximum potential in all areas of their life.

Personal Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family and I am a sports fan of football, basketball, and baseball teams.