Biography
I grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. While in high school my family moved to
Sioux Falls, South Dakota where I graduated from
Roosevelt High School. I knew I wanted to be a teacher at a young age
and Dakota State University was a perfect
fit for me. I earned my degree in
Elementary Education/K-12
Special Education with minors in reading and educational technology.
Since I graduated in December, I had the privilege of being a long term
substitute teacher in both 3rd grade and high school special education for
the Brandon Valley School
District. The next fall I took a job as a middle school resource room
teacher at
Mickelson Middle School in
Brookings, SD. I teach math, reading, and English while being the case
manager for a number of students. I am currently the team leader for the
special education department and the winner of the 2012 Teacher of the Year
Award for the middle school.
I knew that I
wanted to get my masters degree as both professional and personal
accomplishments. After receiving an email about the MSET program, I knew
this was the degree for me. I was able to start my
Masters of Science in
Educational Technology while long
term subbing. I have implemented many of the tools I learned in my
classroom. The knowledge from current research and strategies for
implementing new tools I have received has allowed me to make my students
with special needs more independent, resulting in them being singled out
less.
I love spending time with my family. My brother is a senior at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls. I have been to many soccer games this year cheering him on. My sister and niece are also in Sioux Falls and I try to visit every chance I get. We love watching movies and playing dress up. My niece just started kindergarten so I enjoy hearing about everything she learns. My parents keep busy running around supporting all of us. I also spend a lot of time with my boyfriend Matt and his daughter Delanee. We enjoy going to the zoo, The Children's Museum, library, and baking together.
I love spending time with my family. My brother is a senior at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls. I have been to many soccer games this year cheering him on. My sister and niece are also in Sioux Falls and I try to visit every chance I get. We love watching movies and playing dress up. My niece just started kindergarten so I enjoy hearing about everything she learns. My parents keep busy running around supporting all of us. I also spend a lot of time with my boyfriend Matt and his daughter Delanee. We enjoy going to the zoo, The Children's Museum, library, and baking together.
While
I enjoy learning, I try to make time for my other interests. I enjoy
cooking. There isn't a recipe I’m afraid to try and my friends and family seem to enjoy
tasting the treats I make. I also enjoy reading and riding bike.