Education/Training
- M.A. Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University, 2002
- B.A. Elementary Education; Minor in Child and Family Studies, Washington State University, 1983
Professional Experience
2012-Present
State-Approved Trainer, Washington State Department of Early Learning
2002-Present
Instructor, Washington State University
2000-2002
Substitute Teacher and Program Developer, Lewiston School District
Developed Title I program, taught K-3 reading, substitute taught Pre-K-12
Substitute and Summer School Teacher, Asotin-Anatone School District
Substitute taught grade PreK-12, taught summer Pre-K program
1998-2002
Teacher, Shiloh Elementary School; Lewiston, ID
Taught kindergarten, conducted parent-teacher conferences, wrote a technology grant
1992-1993
Instructor, Department of Child and Family Studies, Walla Walla Community College
Taught parent-cooperative preschool, directed parent meetings, presented workshops on child and family issues
1983-1989
Teacher, Longview Christian School
Taught kindergarten and 5/6th grade combination classes, managed library and media services, directed junior high drill team
Courses Taught
- HD 446 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs, 2008-present
- HD 498 Field Placement, 2007-present
- HD 497 Professional Preparation Seminar, 2007-present
- HD 446 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs, 2008-present
- HD 499 Introduction to Early Childhood Programs, 2011
- HD 342 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs, 2008
- HD 499 Maintaining Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Seminar, 2008
- HD 482 Child Assessment and Program Evaluation, 2007-2008
- HD 341 Learning and Guidance in Early Childhood, 2004-2007
- HD 346 Middle Childhood and School Age Care, 2005-2007
- HD 420 Application of Human Development Theories, 2006
- HD 464 Administration of Early Childhood Programs, 2002-2005
- HD 499 Conflict Resolution Seminar, 2006
- HD 310 Research Approaches to Human Development, 2006
- HD 302 Parent-Child Relationships, 2004
- HD 345 Managing Behavior in Early Childhood Settings, 2002-2004
Professional Certifications
Washington State Continuing Teacher
- K-8 Elementary Education endorsement
- K-12 Reading endorsement
- P-3 Early Childhood endorsement
- Honor Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lambda Theta
Professional Memberships
- Washington Association for the Education of Young Children, Board of Directors
- Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, Member
- National Association for the Education of Young Children, Member
- Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Council of WA State, Member
- Washington State University Early Learning Coalition, Member
Community Leadership
- Valley Boys & Girls Club, Lewiston, ID | Board of Directors
- Lewiston School District, Lewiston, ID | Strategic Planning Committee
- McSorely Elementary, Lewiston, ID | PTA President
- Orchards Com. Church, Lewiston, ID | Summer Program Directors