I have been a science educator for since 2002.  I graduated from Minot High School in Minot, ND and received my BSE from Minot State University.  I majored in Earth Science, minored in Geography and attained my Middle School Endorsement.  I moved to South Dakota in 2007 after having taught in Colorado and North Dakota.  I completed my Master's degree from Valley City State University in Valley City, ND in Technology Education during the summer of 2013.  I am currently teaching 7-8 Science, Introduction to Engineering, Engineering II and Conceptual Physics.  I am also the Britton-Hecla Student Council Advisor.