My primary position is as the Young Scholar Coordinator for South Washington County Schools. This program seeks to recognize and support academically talented students from underrepresented populations.
Additionally, in my role as the Educational Program Director and Co-Founder of paleBLUEdot, LLC, I work to inform communities about climate awareness and climate action.
Work History
Young Scholar Coordinator
South Washington County School District
Cottage Grove , MN
2016 - Current
Recognize and support academically talented students targeting underrepresented populations
Develop and facilitate identification process
Build, manage and continually improve program grades 1-5
Design and implement class curricula and target lesson plans based on student need
Prepare and communicate resources to families, school staff, and administration
Organize and facilitate after-school enrichment programs
Create and facilitate professional development
President, Co-Founder, Engagement Coordinator
PaleBLUEdot, LLC
Maplewood, United States
2014 - Current
Develop and facilitate climate change education and engagement with both larger community and specific to diverse youth populations
Collaborate with City and community leaders to create personalized engagement programs
Support design and implementation of community engagement efforts
Develop final communications and educational content to be used in the climate action plan
4th Grade Classroom Gateway Teacher
South Washington County School District
Woodbury, MN
2007 - 2016
Developed and implemented higher-order thinking lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
5th and 6th Grade GT and DHH Cluster Teacher
South Washington County School District
St. Paul Park , MN
1991 - 2007
Developed and implemented differentiated lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
Adapted curriculum when necessary to meet specific needs of gifted/talented and deaf/hard of hearing cluster students
6th Grade ClassroomTeacher
South Washington County School District
Woodbury, MN
1990 - 1991
Developed and implemented higher-order thinking lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
6th Grade Classroom Teacher
New London - Spicer Schools
New London, MN, MN
1989 - 1990
Developed and implemented higher-order thinking lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
1985 - 1987
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
1987 - 1989
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
1993 - 1995
No Degree - Gifted And Talented/Twice Exceptional Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
2009 - 2011
Skills
Program oversight
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Accomplishments
Green Business Award - paleBLUEdot, LLC (2022-2024)
Maplewood Environmental Sustainability Award - paleBLUEdot, LLC (2020)
Nominee Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (2015-2016)
Nominee Minnesota Teacher of the Year (2014-2015)
Affiliations
Minnesota Education Association
Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented
National Association for Gifted Children
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