First Year at CCSD59
1999
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Education from Northeastern Illinois University
- Master of Arts in Gifted Education from Northeastern Illinois University
Work Experience
- Clinical hours and Student Teaching in fifth grade with Mr. Hardtke at Devonshire
- Fifth grade teacher from 1999 - 2003
- LRC Director from 2003 - 2007
- Summer 2007: researched and observed numerous gifted programs in schools located in New South Wales as I completed my Master's Project in Sydney, Australia
- Talent Development Program Teacher 2007 - present
- Teacher Mentor: 2019-20
- TDP Teacher Leader 2014 - present
Awards, Honors, & Certifications
- Mother to three amazing children; wife to an incredible husband
- 27th year as a teacher in D59!
- Masters Degree in Gifted Education
- Gifted Education Endorsement
Professional Interests
District Communication Committee, 2024-25 District Technology and Innovation Committee, 2024-25 NAGC Member IAGC Member
