SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. Moved to Helena, MT in 1979. Employed in education as a teacher and educational leader for nearly 25 years. Married homeowner near Warren School.

Education:

BS: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Major in Elementary Education, Minor in Music

M Ed Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Elementary Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Superintendent Endorsement

EdD: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Educational Leadership
Dissertation Topic: Retention of Rural Teachers in Montana

Teaching Experience:

Elementary Teacher, Minneapolis, MN, 2nd & 3rd grade, private violin
Elementary Teacher, Helena, MT, 6th grade, English as a Second Language
Elementary Teacher, White Sulphur Springs, MT, general music

Leadership Experience:

Elementary Principal, White Sulphur Springs, MT
Middle School Principal, East Helena Public Schools, East Helena, MT
Curriculum Coordinator, Helena Public Schools, Helena, MT
Title I Specialist, Office of Public Instruction, Helena, MT
Director, Reading Excellence Program, Office of Public Instruction, Helena, MT

Professional Service:

Member, Committee of Practitioners Advisory for Title I
Member, Commission of Higher Education’s Steering Committee on Writing Proficiency
Member, Montana Literacy Partnership
Montana Association of County School Superintendents
Montana Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
Montana Reading Council and International Reading Association
National Rural Education Association