MA: Special Education K-12 1974, Adams State College Alamosa, CO

AA: Photography 1983, New York Institute of Photography Correspondence through New York City

Currently serving on the CUSD Content Literacy team and pursuring coursework related to reading instruction.

Classes taught at Hamilton HS English 10 and 12, Evit English Seniors

Total Years Teaching Experience: 35
Years at Hamilton: 10 (since its inception)

Other Activities: Head sponsor Environmental Club, Member of T.A.T. team, Member of C.L.I.C.K. team, Participant in the teacher mentoring program, Instructor of IRC "Fat City" workshops, Career Ladder Level 4-2

Philosophy: Kindle a flame for insightful learning in "every student." Find a learning path for all and facilitate the discovery of knowledge with joy for each individual.

AWARDS: Outstanding Young E+B4ducator--Arkansas 1976 Apple Achievement Award--Chandler, 2003 Sun Lakes Rotary Teacher of the Month Nobel Educator of Distinction Award twice