I am a teacher of tens years, a wife, and a mom. My husband, Michael, is a drafter with Ulteig Engineering, as well as, a helicopter mechanic with the 1/189th MEDEVAC unit in Rapid City. Our daughter, Grace, turned five in November and our son, Philip will be three in June.
Teaching Experience
August 2014 – May 2019 Rural Elementary Teacher, MEADE SCHOOL DISTRICT Key Contributions:
Full-time teacher in a multi-grade (5-8) classroom setting
Developed and implemented lessons driven by data to meet the needs of all students
Integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into lessons to engage students and make learning relevant
Coordinated field trips, local oration contests, and Christmas programs
August 2012 – May 2014 Elementary Teacher (2nd and 4th grade), LITTLE WOUND SCHOOL DISTRICT Key Contributions:
Differentiated instruction to meet the various needs of students Lead teacher for the Olweus anti-bullying committee
Grade level representative for Teacher Advisory Committee
Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs in an inclusive classroom
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, PORTLAND Recently completed a graduate course online that focused on Implementing STEAM in to classroom education. Graduated with a 3.97 cumulative GPA.
December 2011 Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education Minor: Music Education NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY Graduated from the School of Education program. Completed with a 3.782 cumulative GPA and received Cum Laude honors.