Arizona: English 7-12

Oregon: Language Arts/Social Studies/Integrated Science Grades 5-12

Experience:

6^th Grade English Teacher, Magee Middle School, Tucson, AZ ‘03-‘06

8th Grade English/History/Literature. Teacher, Winston Middle School, Winston, OR ‘94-‘03

Talented and Gifted. Grades 6-12, South Umpqua School District, Myrtle Creek, OR ‘93-'94

Teacher, World & U.S. History, grades 9 and 11, Sprague High School, Salem,OR ‘92-'93

Cofounder of Horizon Alternative High School, Eugene, Oregon, 1977

Education:

1993 Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching, Willamette University

1992 B.S. History, University of Oregon

 Interests:

Horseback riding, poetry, history, classic literature, my great marriage, Straight Talk Stable

Awards and Publications:

Teacher of the Month, Awarded by Douglas County Ed. Council 12/2000

Per Ardua Astra: Education Reform in Oregon, The SunsEye Literary Journal 5/99

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society for Study of Social Studies, 1992; Golden Key Honor Society, 1992;

Dean's List: Spring '91; Fall  ‘92; Winter '92

Strengths:

Abilty to motivate others and engage in true dialogue;

Excellent communication skills;

High degree of energy and enthusiasm;

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

Dedicated to the highest professional standards;

Subject integration and authentic assessments.

Words I Live By:

In his inaugural address delivered January 20, 1961, JFK closed with these words:

"With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own."