Biography:

Education

• M.A. E.d., Learning and Technology, Western Governors University, 2006
• ESL/Bilingual Endorsement, Brigham Young University, 2005
• B.A. in English Teaching, Minor: Physical Education/Coaching, 2003

Career

• 1999 – International Language Programs, 4th grade teacher (volunteer), Voronezh, Russia
• 2002-2003 – Springville Jr. High, 8th grade English
• 2003 – Springville Jr. High, Assistant Track and Field Coach (shot-put and discuss)
• 2003-2007 – Landmark High School, 10th-12th grade English, English Essentials, PE, Journalism, Student Advisor, and Library Technician
• 2003-2004 – Educational Agenda Focus Group Chair (Accreditation)
• 2004 – Landmark High School, Girls’ Basketball Coach
• 2004-2005 – Effective Communication Action Plan Committee (Accreditation)
• 2004-2007 – English Department Chair
• 2005-2006 – BYU CITES/Nebo School District Associates Program
• 2005-2007 – UEA school representative
• 2006 – Crystal Apple Award
• 2007 – Teacher of the Year
• 2007 – Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and Educators, Nominee
• 2007 – UELMA Service Project Recipient
• 2007-present – Springville Jr. High, 8th grade English

Workshops and Conferences Attended

• Literacy Across the Content and Middle School Conference (2005)
• Technology/Resource Development for Educators (2005)
• Six Traits for Effective Writing (2004)
• High School Language Arts Study Group (2004-2005)
• Web Academy Series (2004)
• Junior High School Language Arts Study Group (2002-2003)
• Other various Professional Development courses taken through UEN (2003-2007)

Hobbies and Interests

• Sports and outdoor activities
• Travel, culture, and language acquisition
• Reading, music, and arts/crafts
• Learning new things

Schedule 2008-2009

1st English 9

2nd Learning Stat.

3rd English 9

4th English 9

5th English 9

6th Prep

7th English 8

8th English 8