Education
- Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education, Northcentral University
- M.S.Ed., Southwest Baptist University
- Thesis: "Sensory Integration in the Classroom"
- B.S. in Elementary Education, William Jewell College
Selected Presentations
- 'Teaching Content is a Snap with Poetry and Apps' International Literacy Association Conference. Boston, 2016.
- 'Lit Pop Rocks'. Mo Early Learning Conference. Missouri, 2014 and 2015.
Professional Organizations
- Missouri Association of Early Childhood Teacher Education Programs
- Society for Health & Physical Education
- Missouri State Teacher's Association (MSTA)
- Co-sponsor, SBU student chapter
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Teacher's Choice Awards
- Regional facilitator
- International Literacy Association
Church/Community Service
- Attends First Baptist Church, Bolivar
- Hospitality, greeter, VBS staff
- Pure Joy Ministries: drama participant
- Bolivar Area Parent Advisory Council
- Served on Bolivar Booster Board