Personal Commitment:
Outside of the classroom, I have taught vacation bible school for the past 2 years, served as a parent volunteer for my children's sports teams, and my husband and I are supporters of various community nonprofits that focus on food security and supportive programs for children and families.
Blending my Board and personal passions, I am am proud of, and encouraged by, the work of the Great Expectations Initiative of Interfaith Outreach. It is so exciting to see our community come together to build a network of support from cradle to career!
- As the child of a retired public school teacher of 30 years, and an educator myself, public education has been my life long passion! In addition to my work on the School Board, I am also an active volunteer in the schools and in my community.
- I have served as a literacy volunteer for both the elementary and preschool programs in Wayzata and volunteered to read weekly in a kindergarten class. I have been a Partners in Art volunteer for the past 6 years and I am a member of the Plymouth Creek and East Middle School PTO.
Outside of the classroom, I have taught vacation bible school for the past 2 years, served as a parent volunteer for my children's sports teams, and my husband and I are supporters of various community nonprofits that focus on food security and supportive programs for children and families.
Blending my Board and personal passions, I am am proud of, and encouraged by, the work of the Great Expectations Initiative of Interfaith Outreach. It is so exciting to see our community come together to build a network of support from cradle to career!
Professional Experience:
I have served on the Wayzata School Board for the past 4 years. My leadership positions have included Chair of the Policy Committee, 2015-present and Vice Chair of the Board 2016-present. My other roles are detailed on the page titled District Involvement.
I have a Master's Degree in Management of Human Service Organizations and Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Currently, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses at Augsburg University.
My past work experience includes:
I have served on the Wayzata School Board for the past 4 years. My leadership positions have included Chair of the Policy Committee, 2015-present and Vice Chair of the Board 2016-present. My other roles are detailed on the page titled District Involvement.
I have a Master's Degree in Management of Human Service Organizations and Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Currently, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses at Augsburg University.
My past work experience includes:
- Serving as acting executive director for a University based youth development program for students in grades 4-8.
- Participating on the Hennepin County Truancy Screening Team and a number of school based student attendence review boards
- Coordinating a school based intervention program for k-12 students, teachers and parents for a 13 member intermediate school district aimed at helping struggling students be successful in school.
Family Focused:
My husband Kurt and I have lived in Plymouth for over a decade. We are the proud parents of Emma, Annika, and Quinn. Emma attends East Middle School and Annika and Quinn attend Plymouth Creek Elementary.
As a family, we enjoy camping, walking our dog Leo, and exploring new places. We also value volunteering and spending time with extended family and friends.