Master's Degree, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, 2007

Focus on literacy and technology

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, 2001

Major: Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher (K-5 certification)

Minor: Early Childhood Education (ZA endorsement)

Multiage teacher, grades 2 and 3, Tomek Eastern Elementary School, Fenton Area Public Schools, MI, principal Sue Dinse, 2003-04 school year

Summer school teacher, 3^rd grade mathematics, Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School, Fenton Area Public Schools, MI, summer 2003

Multiage team teacher, grades 1, 2 and 3, Tomek Eastern Elementary School, Fenton Area Public Schools, MI, principal Sue Dinse, 2002-03 school year

Permanent substitute teacher, K-1 multiage classroom, Bessie Hoffman Elementary School, Lincoln Consolidated Schools, Belleville, MI, principal Marilyn Goodsman, May - June 2001

Substitute teacher, grades K-5, Lincoln Consolidated Schools, Ypsilanti, MI, April - June 2001

Team teacher, toddler and infant classroom (up to 22 months), Gretchen’s House III, Ann Arbor, MI, supervised by Sue Dieter, August 2001 - June 2002

Nanny for two boys (began when children were 8 months and 3 years old), home of Sarah and Andrew Mellifont, Dexter, MI, 1998 - 2000

Child care provider, Liberty Sports Complex, Ann Arbor, MI, supervised by Russ Crees, 1998 - 1999

Team teacher, toddler classroom, Children’s Playspace, Ann Arbor, MI, supervised by Mary Wehking, 1997 - 1998

Nanny for twins (from 2 years old), home of Mara Miles, Ann Arbor, MI, 1995 - 1997

Child care provider, birth to 14 years, in their homes, 1999 - 2001

Additional Training

High/Scope Preschool and Elementary School Training

MLLP Training K-2 and DRA Training