Academy Teacher
University of Oregon – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
National University – Teacher Degree Program – Multiple Subject, Cum Laude
Concordia University – Master of Arts in Educational Administration
Springs Charter School – iShine Student Center – Writing Teacher Gr. 7/8
2012-present
Innovation Centre Temecula – Julian Charter School, Temecula, California 2008 – 2012
The New School Charter, Fallbrook, California 2004 – 2007
Morro Hills Charter Academy for Learning, Bonsall, California 2002 – 2004
Hearthwood Elementary, Evergreen School District, Vancouver, Washington 1994-1997
Pickleball, weight training, mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, camping and guitar.
All the Pretty Horses, No Country for Old Men, The Fifth Discipline, Into the Wild, Legends of the Fall, The Snow Leopard
Writing, Reading, Fine Arts, Social Studies, P.E.
I was born and raised in Oregon, so outdoor activities are of major importance in my life. I have travelled widely through the West—backpacking, camping, snowboarding, and fishing.
2012
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
