Educational Professional (2007-Present)

Education is the road to discovery, reflection, and growth, both as an individual and as a citizen of our world. In our personal educational journey, we have the chance to obtain an immense amount of knowledge and understanding; however, what holds an even greater importance is what we choose to do with that knowledge and how we put it into practice to make the world around us a better place.

Educational History

Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Digital Media (Carthage College)

  • Major: Communication Digital Media
  • Major: English
  • 2002-2006
    • Yearbook Editor (2.5 years)
    • Newspaper Reporter and Photographer (4 years)
    • Resident Assistant (6 semesters)
    • Office of Alumni Event Planning Assistant (2 years)
    • WURHA Delegate (2 years)
    • Alpha Lambda Delta – English Honorary Fraternity (3.5 years)

Master’s in Education & Teaching Licensure (Carthage College)

  • 2007-2010
  • Emphasis: AP Language and Composition Curriculum

Education Work History

Kenosha Unified School District 
*2007-2008
– Long-Term Substitute (K-12)

Racine Unified School District 
*2008-2009
– Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School (8th grade English)		Racine Unified School District
*2009-Present
– Horlick High School (10-12 English)
AP Language and Composition
World Literature
AP Seminar
AP Research
American Literature
Science Fiction Literature
Mystery Literature
Creative Writing
Newspaper
Yearbook
– Academy Team Lead
Academy of Education & Technical Services

Professional Development History

UW-Milwaukee National Writing Project
*2013-Present
– National Writing Project Teacher Consultant
– Project/Presentation: Revision in the Classroom
*2015
– Summer Session Instructor		UW-Milwaukee Advanced National Writing Project
*2016

UW-Milwaukee National Writing Project Conference Presenter
*2014 – Revision in the Classroom
*2017 – Portfolio Grading in the Classroom
AP College Board Workshops
*2019
– AP Research Summer APSI
*2018
– AP Seminar Summer APSI
*2017
– AP Language and Composition Veteran Teachers
*2015
– AP Language and Composition Veteran Teachers
*2013
– AP Language and Composition Veteran Teachers		AP Reader 
*2018 
*2020
*2021
National Board Certified Teacher (2019) & Google Level 1 Certified Educator (2020)

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I am a high school English teacher, who loves to write and read, color, doodle, procrastinate, work out, yoga, lift weights, coach volleyball, and push myself beyond my limits. My daily life is about my career and education; as a lifelong learner and now, a lifelong educator in a high school environment, I believe that it's crucial to continue to learn about new ideas, delve deeper into the meaning of written works, and write truths. As a volleyball coach, I find that being a role model, learning from my players, and guiding my teams in all aspects of life and skills is vital to helping them have a prosperous future. It's not always about the win, but rather about the journey to the finish line that truly matters.

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