Professional Experience

  • B.S. in Education-University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    • Minor in General Science with Biology emphasis

  • M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction K-12-University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    • Minor in K-12 Technology Integration

    • Additional licensure as a K-12 Reading Specialist

  • Educator of 25 years: Elementary, Middle and Post-Secondary

    • Bloomington Public Schools-5th and 6th grade classroom teacher (2001-2008)

    • Augsburg College-Instructor Education (2008-2009)

    • Normandale Community College-Instructor of Reading and English (2010-current)

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Community Leadership

  • Edina Education Fund: Co-Chair 2019-2021

MealFund COVID 2019 Response

Heal Together-Mental Health Campaign

  • Co-Chair of 2017 EPS Vote Yes Operating Levy Referendum

  • Co-Chair of 2021 EPS Vote Yes Technology Levy and Bond Referendum

  • Early Learning Center/Family Center PTO president: 2015-2016

  • Highlands PTO Co-President: 2018-2019

  • Community Education Services Advisory Committee: 2015-2021

  • Girl Scout Leader: 2015-2021

  • Co-Community Organizer for Edina Better Angels: 2017-2019

  • Volunteer Meals on Wheels: 2017-Present

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Co-Chair Edina Education Fund

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Community Vaccination Clinic-COVID-19

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Co-Chair: 2017 and 2021 Vote Yes Referendum

EPS Board Experience and Leadership

  • Edina Public Schools Board Chair: 2025-present

  • School Board Member: Jan. 2022-present

    • Experience/Roles: Vice-Chair, Governance, Policy, Finance and Teaching and Learning Committees, Meet and Confer

    • Current School Board Representative: Highlands Elementary and Cornelia Elementary, Special Education Advisory Council

    • Former School Board Representative: Edina High School, Community Education Advisory Committee, Edina Education Fund, Edina Give and Go, World’s Best Work Force, City of Edina/Edina Public Schools Committee

  • Co-organizer Hornet Cares Community Initiative: Jan. 2026

  • Brightworks (Statewide Educational Cooperative) Executive Board Member: 2023-current

  • Rising Star School Board Member Award, 2026-Minnesota School Board Association

  • Directors’ Award, 2026-Minnesota School Board Association

  • Leadership Development Certificate, 2024-Minnesota School Board Association

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