Education 
   Masters of Instruction, Saint Mary’s University Of Minnesota, Winona, MN June 1997. 
   Teaching Certification, Social Studies (5-12). Bachelor of Arts, The College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN May 1994 
   Political Science Major, Economics and History Minors. 
         3.8 GPA at Both Masters and Bachelors Levels 
          Magna Cum Laude 
          Phi Beta Kappa Member 
   Wabasha-Kellogg High School 1990

Current employment 
   Winona Senior High School Social Studies Teacher, Winona, MN 1998-present.

Leadership Experience 
   Winona Education Association Head Negotiator, 2000-present. 
   Winona Education Association Executive Board, 2000-present. 
   Winona Education Association Vice President, 2002-2004. 
   Winona Senior High School Site Team Management Committee, 2003-present. 
   Winona Area Public Schools Insurance Committee, 2000-present. 
   Winona Area Public Schools ATPPS Committee Co-Chair, 2005-present.
   WEA Alternative Compensation Point Person, 2000-2007. 
   Winona Area Public Schools Meet and Confer Committee, 2002-2005. .

Religious Affiliation 
   Life-long member of St. Felix Catholic Church