
Dedicated middle school social studies teacher with 18 years of experience. Committed to enhancing student success through building relationships and teaching lessons within lessons.
Taught middle school social studies (World History, World Geography, and Kansas History) at Chase Middle School (18 years)
Served as the 7th grade academic team leader (14 years)
Served on the building leadership team (14 years)
Won the "Distinguished Staff Award" for all middle school teachers in the district of Topeka Public Schools (2025)
Coached guys' and girls' basketball, cross country, and volleyball, winning city championships in both guys' basketball and girls' volleyball
Served on the district's curriculum and assessment team (3+ years)
Train and supervise 40-50 staffers
Develop and manage the camp's schedule
Oversee 200 campers
Balance budget
Communicate with parents, staff, and campers
Lead staff meetings
Worked at Chick-fil-A (2000-2008)
Became team leader, then an assistant manager
Offered General Manager positions by Chick-fil-A operators Amanda Almy in Broken Arrow, OK and Thad Allen in Topeka, KS (2008)