Academic Interests
Certified early childhood and elementary educator
Top Scholarly Accomplishments
Completing graduate work to become certified as a K-12 reading specialist/literacy coach in December (2012)
Previous Experience
11 years of teaching experience, including kindergarten, second and third grades, and middle school math
Hometown
Springfield, MO
Hobbies
- Spending time with family and friends (husband of 15 years, 11 year-old daughter and 9 year-old son)
- Reading
- Long-distance running
Future Goals and Aspirations
- Continue post-graduate education in reading and/or elementary education
- Continue professional development for integration of technology
Life Outside the University
- Wife of 15 years
- Mother of two children (11 year-old daughter and 9 year-old son)
- Volunteering at children's school (Hickory Hills Elementary)