Academics:

• Kansas University, Post-graduate work, 1999 to present    KU-SIM Professional Developer

• Masters of Arts in Teaching, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders     Morningside College, 1987

• Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas, 1983

Employment:

• Dakota Valley School District 2020 - Present
• University of Sioux Falls 2015 - Present
• Morningside College 1999 - Present
• Sioux City Community School District 1983 - 2020

Endorsements: 

• K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
• K-8 Behavioral Disorders
• 5-12 Behavioral Disorders
• K-8 Learning Disabilities
• 5-12 Learning Disabilities
• K-8 Multicategorical Resource Mild
• 5-12 Multicategorical Resource Mild
• K-8 Multicategorical Special Class with Integration
• 5-12 Multicategorical Special Class with Integration
• K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
• 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
• K-8 Reading
• 5-12 Reading
• 5-12 English/Language Arts

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• Learning Disabilities Association “Educator of the Year”, 2015
• Council for Learning Disabilities “Outstanding Teacher of the Year”, 2005
• University of Kansas “Initiative Award”, 2004
• Sioux City School District “Teach of the Year”, 1993-1994
• The State of Iowa Board of Education “Outstanding Teacher”, 1994