Since I am new to NCHS, I would like to provide you some information on my background as an educator. Here is a snapshot of my experiences.
Raised in
Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I earned my degree in History Secondary Education with a minor in Social Studies from
Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI). While I was in college, I had a great summer job working as a team leader at
Aviation Challenge, and educational camp that is a part of Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. After graduation, I worked as a substitute teacher primarily at Kalamazoo Central High School, where I completed my student teaching. I also worked full-time at
Sylvan Learning where I tutored students in a variety of subjects including reading, math, study skills and ACT Prep.
When my family relocated to Wyoming, I became part of the Social Studies department at
Laramie High School. There I taught U.S. History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, Ancient Civilizations, African History, Asian History, European History, and a study skills course. I have spent the last two years as an
Instructional Facilitator at Kelly Walsh High School. In this position I worked collaboratively with teachers in all different subject areas to enhance instruction and to raise student achievement. In 2009, I earned my
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in the area of Social Studies: History.
I am excited to be a part of the staff at NCHS and to be back in the history classroom working with students. This year I will be teaching 10th grade U.S. History and 11th grade World History.
